1880ref. 5842Troy NY: W & L E Gurley Co. 1880. Later Edition. Original publisher's printed wrappers. A very good copy; short tear in front wrapper no loss; some hand soiling not offensive. 8vo. There is a large fldg. frontis. and text illus. throughout. One of the company's catalogs of selected instruments that were being sold at reduced prices. There is a large folding frontispiece of a light mountain transit. The catalog is 56 pages and is represented by the firm as including the latest improvements in its line of instruments. See Romaine. W & L E Gurley Co. unknown books
1908ref. 9111Cincinnati: Lunkenheimer Co. 1908. Edition Unknown. orig. publisher's cloth. A very good copy. 8vo. The catalog is illus. throughout. A thick catalog of metal machinery oilers valves etc. A good reference. Lunkenheimer Co. hardcover books
1875ref. 20118New York: J L Mott Iron Works 1875 / 1877. First Editions. The catalog of 1875 is in its original printed limp black cloth gilt stamped publisher's binding; the Supplement is as issued - a printed title wrapper. Both contained within a custom made portfolio with cloth ties. Very good; neatly rebacked; occasional marginal tears; one endpaper with modest chipping at the fore-edge. Folio. 2 132 pp.; Supplement - 8 pp. The catalogs measure appx. 54 x 38 cm. Both are lavishly illustrated throughout; printed on glazed paper. A stunning large format catalog for all kinds of garden ornaments - for public and private use. There are also several pages for stable equipment lamps aquariums garden seating planters etc. Mott was a manufacturer of all kinds of metal goods and plumbing supplies. McKinstry citing only much later printings of smaller catalogs; Romaine p. 258 - citing a much later printing of this garden ornament catalog in the same large format as a "masterpiece". J L Mott Iron Works hardcover books
1922ref. 51133Fitchburg MA: Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works 1922. Trade catalogue. 12mo. 20 pp. Illustrated. Original printed wrappers very soiled spine worn corners chipped stapled; spine partly separated but a good copy. Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works unknown books
1907ref. D21072Cronenberg 1907. Paperback. Very Good. 4to. Brown printed wrappers. Catalog of saws tools and keys etc. Scarce. paperback books
1885ref. 10383New York: the company; L.E. Neuman & Co. Lith 1885. Trade card 15.5 x 8.7 cm. Recto is a chromolithograph printed in red black and gold; verso printed in black. A trade card advertising the G.H. Mumm Champagne imported by Fred'k de Bary & Co. located at the time at 43 & 44 Warren Street in New York City. The card lists the comparative quantities of champagnes brought into the United States by various importers. G.H. Mumm & Co. tops the list at 24322 cases. Near fine. the company]; L.E. Neuman & Co., Lith unknown books
1881ref. 9346New York: the company; Neuman & Dinglinger Lith 1881. Trade card 15.5 x 8.7 cm. Recto is a chromolithograph printed in red pale blue and gold; verso printed in red and black. A trade card advertising the G.H. Mumm Champagne imported by Fred de Bary & Co. located at the time at 43 & 44 Warren Street in New York City. The card lists the comparative quantities of champagnes brought into the United States by various importers. Of a total of 214 732 cases of the bubbles G.H. Mumm & Co. tops the list at 69 308 cases. Near fine. the company]; Neuman & Dinglinger, Lith unknown books
ref. 70925Two sheets quarto and small 4to attached with ribbon and with the American consulate seal details of the transaction on the large sheet the smaller being the standard form signed by Schuyler. The linens were to be sold by Raphael on account. Schuyler 1788-1865 grandson of the Continental Army general of the same name served in several New York official capacities and as consul at Liverpool 1840-1842. Very good. unknown books
1866ref. 150031866. TRADE CATALOGUE. The Improved American Hot Air Gas Burning Cooking Stove Patented May 5 1863 . Manufactured by Shear Packard & Co. Albany N. Y. Albany ca. 1866. Cover title 34 2 p. 3 plates 2 folding. Pictorial wrappers. Some soiling and edge chipping dampstain along fore-edge of last several leaves. Details of the stoves followed by many pages of testimonials. The plates depict in considerable detail four large cooking stoves. unknown books
1965ref. 237743np: World Federation of Trade Unions 1965. 63p. wraps illus. 5 x 8 inches wraps worn bottom corner of front wrap dog-eared else very good condition. Published for the WFTU's 20th anniversary in October 1965. The ten questions include "How was the WFTU born What were its aims "What support does the WFTU give to the national liberation movement" and "What is the standpoint of the WFTU on automation World Federation of Trade Unions unknown books
1990ref. 99253Washington: the Bureau 1990. 8.5x11 inch printed folder filled with material and information on census-taking among Spanish speakers. the Bureau unknown books
1922ref. 28893Mexico: Talleres Graficos de la Nacion 1922. First edition. Hardcover. vg. Folio. VI 108 VI unumbered pages of plates. Full spotted calf with gold lettering and borders on spine. Original wrappers bound in. Printer's device on front wrap and title page. Title-page inscribed and signed by one of the authors Vicente Galvez. Fascinating report presenting results from an expedition launched by the Geological Institute of Mexico in Baja California. This work contains numerous b/w photographic plates folding maps plans and charts some being outlined in color. Wraps and title page slightly age-toned. Very minor and sporadic foxing throughout. Text in Spanish. Binding in overall very good interior in good to very good condition. Talleres Graficos de la Nacion hardcover books
1764ref. 28707Paris: Aux dépens de la Compagnie 1764. 1 vols. 12mo. 19th century marbled boards paper manuscript label. Blanks at front and back removed marginal repair to title some soiling at front and back else very good with the signature of La marquise des Armoises d'espineaux with the 1765 date throughout. 1 vols. 12mo. Not in Kress Aux dépens de la Compagnie unknown books
ref. 285901984. 1887-1984 v. 1-369 lacking 23 books see below. 1887-1984 v. 1-369 lacking 23 books see below. Interstate Commerce Commission Decisions. Reports and Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States. Washington: Government Printing Office. 1887-1984. Volumes 1-369 lacking 23 books: 11 97 99 100 101 103 106 108 110 114 116 119 121 125 127 130 133 135 137 141 143 149 178. Publisher's original cloth hardcover. Ex-private law firm library with property stamps. Sixty-one 61 linear feet of shelf space. Special $1200. unknown books
1917ref. 514911917. Interstate Commerce Commission.Interstate Commerce Commission: Unreported Opinions. Volume 1 Index Digest. Division of Indices. Washington: Government Printing Office 1917. 349 pp. Ex-library with stamps and markings. Tan cloth worn and soiled. Hinges cracked but holding. $25. unknown books
1917ref. 514921917. Interstate Commerce Commission. Interstate Commerce Commission: Unreported Opinions. Volume 1 Index Digest. Division of Indices. Washington: Government Printing Office 1917. 349 pp. Ex-library with stamps and markings. Tan cloth worn and soiled. Interior bright and tight. $25. unknown books
1917ref. 514861917. Interstate Commerce Commission: Unreported Opinions. Volume 1 Index Digest. Division of Indices. Washington: Government Printing Office 1917. 349 pp. Ex-library with stamps and markings. Tan cloth worn and soiled. Hinges cracked but holding. $25. unknown books
1941ref. S6601Washington D.C.:: U.S. Government Printing Office 1941. 1941. 232 x 150 mm. 419-990 pp. Printed wrappers; extremities faded spine worn. Very good. Part 2 only. U.S. Government Printing Office, 1941. unknown books
1949ref. 72932Washington: GPO 1949. Paperback. Very Good. viii 49p. Wrapper. 24cm. GPO paperback books
1900ref. 263502Lyon France: J. Bouvard & Cie 20 Rue Lafont 1900. 14 thick card sheets with samples centrally mounted vertically to recto and verso some sheets quite thick to accommodate larger epaulets each with manuscript notations of name size etc. 11-3/4 x 6-3/4 inches. Black cloth album with the printed label of "J. Bouvard et Cie Fabrique de Dorures Soireries Ornaments d'Eglise" to front paste-down. Some wear commensurate with age and use spotting and thumbsoiling apparently complete with all samples backing possibly restored at an early date. 14 thick card sheets with samples centrally mounted vertically to recto and verso some sheets quite thick to accommodate larger epaulets each with manuscript notations of name size etc. 11-3/4 x 6-3/4 inches. This very unusual French sample book contains a large range of epaulets and sequin samples with a few lettering and star samples. J. Bouvard & Cie 20, Rue Lafont unknown books
1912ref. 3345J.E. Gilleland New Cambria MIssouri 1912 This is an original 18 page catalog issued for Spring and Summer of 1912 covering rugs carpets linoleums curtains draperies shades mattings etc. It is shown as catalog "B" on the cover. The catalog is oblong about 6in x 9in and is profusely illustrated in color and black and white. Great period photos and samples of patterns in use in the early 20th century. Staples rusted with a few leaves detached but otherwise very clean and near fine with virtually no wear. Included is the original envelope. Scarce J. E. Gilleland paperback books
1849ref. 32London: J. R. Andrews 1849. Very good copy. 8vo. 215 x 140 mm. 51/2 x 8 1/2 inchesii 10 pp. Original printed paper wrappers. A detailed catalogue of copper and brass good including pots pans kettle and cookware of every kind table ware and cutlery; also fenders fire irons lamps lanterns candle sticks; tin and steel goods japan good and much more. All items priced. Not is OCLC or COPAC. J.. R. Andrews unknown books
1884ref. 370801Boston: 33 to 51 Bowker Street and 49 & 51 Cardon Street printed by Wilson & Son University Press Cambridge 1884. 7 photogravure plates woodcut illustrations throughout text. With printed order slip tipped-in following text publisher's acknowledgment slip laid-in at front. 256pp. Roan cloth decoratively stamped in gilt and black on cover and spine; decorative blind stamping to rear board; minor edge wear mainly at head and tail of spine; illustrated throughout with black-and-white drawings and photographs. 7 photogravure plates woodcut illustrations throughout text. With printed order slip tipped-in following text publisher's acknowledgment slip laid-in at front. 256pp. A beautifully illustrated trade catalog detailing both the remarkable variety and elaborate designs of the Tufts company's commercial soda fountains. 33 to 51 Bowker Street, and 49 & 51 Cardon Street [printed by Wilson & Son, University Press, Cambridge] unknown books
1895ref. 499Columbus Ohio and New York 1895. 8vo. 190 x 128 mm. 7 ½ x 5 inches. 144 pp. Illustrated throughout with half-tone images and diagrams 2 of which are folding. Original printed wrappers a few stains but a sound and attractive copy. Specialty items include elevators drive belts conveyors sprocket wheels and machinery for mining and mill factories. Established in Columbus in 1877 Jeffrey Manufacturing was instrumental in developing the mining and coal industries of eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. One of its most important products was the "Jeffrey Electric Locomotive" which moved on tracks inside mines and towed tons of rock and saved hours of labor and contributed to mine safety. Not cited in Romaine. This catalogue is one of the few original sources documenting mining equipment produced by the largest industrial plants in Ohio at the end of the nineteenth century. unknown books
1946ref. 79727Cleveland Ohio: The Brown Fence & Wire Company. Very Good. 1946. Softcover. Trade catalog is soft-bound in color pictorially printed wrappers. The covers show light toning and light wear to the edges and spine. The staple binding is solid. The contents are bright and clean with illustrations. . The Brown Fence & Wire Company paperback books
