1885ref. 60768Rugby England: Walding 1885. Trade card. 16mo 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches. 3 pp. the two interior pages advertise the fox hunting clothier Walding with short testimonial statements all dated 1879 and the rear wrapper advertises and solicits subscriptions for the Hunt Servant's Benevolent Society." "Walding begs to inform Masters of Hounds and Gentlemen much in the saddle that he makes Hunting and Riding Garments his special study and supplies over fifty of the principal Hunts in the Kingdom." Very good. Original chromolithographic illustrated wrapper picturing vignettes from the hunt. #7955. Walding unknown
2017ref. 051988MCS 2017. Book. As New. Soft cover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Clean tight unread copy. Fully illustrated with color photos. Archeological book of ancient copper mining in America. MCS Paperback
ref. 139628298X.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1949ref. 2080502106507251Tokyo kotsu-sha 1949. Soft Cover. Fine. Volume: 1 Tokyo kotsu-sha paperback
ref. 20879Washington: Government Printing Office 1903-1904. Full calf-leather bound tri-coloured spine labels red olive greenish and black with bright gilt lettering -- 'House Documents Vol. 76' on red label; No. 848 Pts. 4-6 Bureau of Labor Bulletins 53-55 Vol. 9 1904 Pt. 2' on olive label; and '58th Congress 2d Session 1903-1904' on black label at bottom. Pp703-1692 includes index. Profusely illustrated with graphs tables diagrams some fold-out and numerous full-page photographic plates of workers on the job. Library bookplate to front pastedown. Leather just worn through at corners and numerous closed tears to spine leather particularly at bottom fifth. Remainder of extremities moderately rubbed else a very good copy. 2.4 kilograms unpacked -- extra shipping charges will apply! This volume contains: Wages and cost of living; Agreements between employers and employees; digest of recent reports of State bureaus of labor statistics: New Jersey; Digest of recent foreign statistical publications; decisions of courts affecting labor; Laws of various States relating to labor enacted since January 1 1896 . . .etc. Bulletin of the Bureau of Labor No. 53-55 - July September November 1904. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg Manitoba. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1903-1904 hardcover
ref. 63-6594Fresno CA: W. M. Robertson Fresno County Chamber of Commerce 1918. Letter-Sized Page Typed Letter Signed on Fresno County Chamber of Commerce letterhead Good with perforations minor loss marginal tears minor creasing toning.Provenance: Letters and Autographs from a Who's Who in California 1914 - 1917 to the author Ellis A. Davis regarding Davis' Commercial Encyclopedia of the Pacific Southwest California Nevada Utah Arizona. Sold by Cherokee Book Shop to Frederick Ruffner Jr. the founder of Gale Research Detroit. Fresno, CA: W. M. Robertson, Fresno County Chamber of Commerce, [1918]. unknown
1897ref. 505Dover Kent England: W. J. George 1897. 4to. 285 x 225 mm. 11 x 8 ¾ inches. 24 pp. Illustrated throughout with lithographic images of sporting rifles and equipment. Original green coated paper wrappers title information and images I gold ink on front cover; wrapper edges rubbed with minor tears paper spine rubbed away wrappers nearly detached. Attractively produced gun catalogue issued by one of Great Britain's most storied rifle manufacturers and gunsmith to the Queen. The illustration are highly detailed especially for the various shot guns offered for sale. Jonathan Ulhman. Bibliography of Books on Cartridges or Ammunition International Ammunition Association Inc. p.1. https://cartridgecollectors.org/. W. J. George unknown
ref. ria9789211130522_inpPaperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Prepared in the context of the process of Bangladesh's graduation from LDC status this publication contains insights into the particular vulnerabilities or fragilities of the country and the implications of these disadvantages. paperback
1802ref. 55719New York: Printed and Sold by G. F. Hopkins 1802. First American edition. Leather bound. Very good. 296pp. Octavo 22 cm In a later 3/4 leather binding with brown cloth over boards. New endsheets and flyleaves. The boards are a bit warped. Repair to title and dedication pages. With map present at the front. Wright-Howes M 133. "First crossing of the continent from ocean to ocean by a white man. The narrative portion was prepared for publication by William Combe from Makenzie's notes." - Wright-Howes p. 362. Printed and Sold by G. F. Hopkins unknown
1788ref. 41603London: Printed and Sold by John Nichols. 1788. Folio. Pages 253-265 1 blank pp as issued. Caption title as issued. Disbound with some loosening else Very Good. "Numb. 29." printed in left corner at head of title. The matters include "A Petition of the Inhabitants of the Borough of Helstgon in the County Cornwall; and also A Petition of the Mayor Aldermen Burgesses and other Inhabitants of the Town of Shrewsbury: Were severally presented to the House and read; representing the present State of the African Slave Trade as being sent State of the African Slave Trade as being contrary to the Principles of Justice Humanity good Policy and Religion; and submitting the same to the Consideration of the House." This is an early protest against the continuation of the African Slave Trade. Printed and Sold by John Nichols... unknown
1788ref. 39695London: Printed and Sold by John Nichols. 1788. Folio. Pages 313-316 2 as issued. Disbound else Very Good. "Numb. 36." printed in left corner at head of title. The matters include "A Petition of the Aldermen Burgesses and Inhabitants of the Town of Wokingham in the Counties of Berks and Wilts. . . representing the present State of the African Slave Trade as being contrary to the Principles of Justice Humanity good Policy and Religion; and submitting the same to the Consideration of the House." The reception of a Report concerning the regulation of Trade between the North American Colonies and the West India Islands and "the Countries belonging to the United States of America" is noted. This is an early protest against the continuation of the African Slave Trade. Printed and Sold by John Nichols... unknown
1928ref. Q519Boston: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education Division of Vocational Education 1928-29. Hardcover. Very good. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education Division of Vocational Education Vocational Teacher-Training Note: Two volumes covering the practical material of the printing trade notes on general teaching philosophy many lesson plans and completed worksheets developed by the MA Department of Education with their 4p circular The Teachers Task and Qualifications for It Circular 49 bound in. Green cloth quartos likely bound by Hadley as part of the course requirements. Worksheets dated 1928-1929. One volume consists of approx. 42 leaves of notes on general pedagogy and philosophies of teaching including matters of discipline Element of FearNever use extreme sarcasm to either class or individual and the relationship of mental learning to manual training in vocational ed. Gives several teaching exercises like articulating the aim purpose approach and standard of achievement for sharpening a pencil. Some specific references to the organization and requirements for teaching in Boston Schools and a brief history of trade schools. The material in this volume is typed with a few charming diagrams in ink scattered throughout. The other volume contains worksheets and manuscript notes including several Progressive Outline of the Printing Trade folding charts and assorted ephemera bound-in. The contents focus on the practical aspects of printing including press and bindery work with detailed information about each element. Information itself as well as how to teach it with a series of Massachusetts standardized Lesson Planning Sheets which provide a formula for the teachers-in-training to identify the ideas being presented and draft a form of playscript for the lesson incorporating hypothetical students: What am I holding in my hand now George A sheet of paper. Where am I placing it James Earle L. Hadley 1897-1983 was born in Boston and served in both World Wars. After completing his training he moved to California and worked as a printing teacher in the Los Angeles City Schools. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education, Division of Vocational Education hardcover
1974ref. 48469Bilbao: Servicio de Estudios de la Cámara Imp. Industrial 1974.- 4 VOLS. XXXI 600 p.; XVI 564 p.; VIII 499 p.; XIV 417 p. 1 h.: Profusión de estados cuadros ilustraciones y varios mapas plegados; 4º 24 x 167 cm; Cartulina Ed.- Ya RARO en el mercado. GEOGRAFÃA ECONÓMICA HUMANA Y ECONOMÃAS REGIONALES Libro en español Servicio de Estudios de la Cámara paperback
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ref. 1344009425.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
ref. 31146Shepparton Vic. : Shepparton Chamber of Commerce 1939. Oblong octavo illustrated wrappers pp. 68 illustrated. A fine copy scarce. unknown
1927ref. ZB580709Richmond: Virginia State Chamber of Commerce 1927. Price HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Monday Nov. 2 weekend sale item vol. 2#2 folio softcover 18 pp. profusely illustrated good. - 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. Richmond: Virginia State Chamber of Commerce paperback
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ref. 0656702893.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
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1912ref. 40354N.P.: W. H. Underwood 1912. 1912. 5 3/4" x 7 3/4" in colorful pictorial overs. 94 pp. illustrations The L'Amoskeag Manufacturing Company was a huge textile factory located in Manchester New Hampshire. Founded in 1831 it closed its doors on Christmas Eve in 1935. At one time it was the largest center of production of cotton denim fabrics in America. Information written in French on the factory and its employees various parks Lake Massabesic Mount Uncanoonuc reasons that one should stay in Manchester advantages for business etc. Profusely illustrated with pictures of important buildings churches streets schools monuments parks scenery agricultural scenes numerous pictures of the interior of the factory etc. At top of title pages is written in blue ink "Property of Walter S. Wheeler 790 Amherst St. Manchester N.H. U.S.A." Title page lightly soiled and interior spine is neatly reinforced with archival tape along with light wear to the extremities of the covers. Very good. A nicely produced item. 4 pages of statistics. W. H. Underwood, 1912. unknown
1908ref. 22238St. Petersburg Fla.: Board of Trade 1908. Good/No Dust Jacket As Issued. LONG BEFORE THE LAND BOOM ST. PETERSBURG WAS ALREADY MARKETING PARADISE. An apparently unrecorded visually spectacular promotional folder championing St. Petersburg Florida as the premier climatic sanctuary of the American South. Printed in striking black and vibrant orange this double-sided folding sheet highlights local business blocks public spaces and the famed Pinellas Peninsula climate anchored by an impressive ten and a half inch wide panoramic view of the waterfront and steamships. It represents an exceptional early primary source document of municipal branding from the dawn of the Florida land boom. KEY FEATURES: Broadside / Folding Pamphlet. Visuals: Features 27 photographic views showcasing local residences business blocks brick streets churches and agricultural specimens dominated by a large 10.5-inch wide central panoramic view of St. Petersburg by the Gulf Stream on the reverse side. Binding: Single large sheet folded vertically and horizontally into panels. Content: Extensive promotional texts praising the local climate agricultural yields sea-food availability and civic infrastructure with formal endorsements from regional medical authorities and local developers. Imprint: Board of Trade St. Petersburg Fla. 1908. First Edition. Specs: 35.5 by 32 cm approximately 14 by 12.5 inches when flat / Double-sided single sheet. CONDITION: Very Good. The paper remains clean and bright with the orange and black inks exceptionally bold and free of fading. There is minor wear along the original fold lines including a few tiny splits at the intersections which have been stabilized with neat archival repairs on the blank margins of the reverse side. A well-preserved crisp example of a highly vulnerable ephemeral format. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: FROM FISHING VILLAGE TO DESTINATION- The St. Petersburg Board of Trade acting as the primary civic engine of the Pinellas Peninsula designed this folding broadside to actively combat Northern winters by targeting affluent tourists and retirees. By utilizing the recently coined 'Sunshine City' trademark local boosters established a potent visual and textual vocabulary that defined regional promotional efforts for the next half-century. This specific piece is highly significant because it records the city's physical and cultural landscape just prior to the massive population boom of the 1910s. The inclusion of photographic evidence documenting 'Brick and Concrete' business blocks alongside rural moss-draped hammocks illustrates a calculated dual appeal to industrial modernization and pristine natural paradise. The promotional rhetoric surrounding the 'frostless' peninsula directly contributed to the massive land speculation and demographic shift that permanently transformed southwest Florida from an isolated sub-tropical frontier into a central hub of American leisure. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS Municipal Branding & Development - Documents the early adoption of the 'Sunshine City' identity by the St. Petersburg Board of Trade illustrating how civic promotion helped shape the city's public image. Agricultural History - Rich visual and textual evidence of early citrus cultivation tropical fruit production and commercial agriculture on the Pinellas Peninsula. Urban Growth & Infrastructure - Photographic views of brick business blocks paved streets public buildings and waterfront development immediately preceding the Florida land boom. SUBJECTS: Florida History St. Petersburg Fla. Pinellas Peninsula Booster Ephemera Southern Tourism Gilded Age Travel Urban Planning Agricultural History Ephemera Promotional Brochure Broadside Panorama. BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCE: Unrecorded in OCLC/WorldCat; not in Servies or other standard regional bibliographies. Board of Trade unknown
ref. 15447Porto Portugal. 1844. 3pp. folio. Bifolium. In fair condition on aged and worn wove paper watermarked 'RUSE & TURNERS 1834' with a few short closed tears to crease lines. The first page is headed 'Porto em 31st. December 1844' and the other two 'Porto the 31st. December 1844'. The account shows substantial sums paid in by various English wine merchants and a final balance of 428504 Reis 355 Dinheiro. Begins with 'Profit & Loss Dn. to Sundries' of 3887R 467D. Entries include: Brandy Account; Wines on Consignment; Casks Account; Bills Payable; Warehouse Utensils. Names include: Bell Rannie & Co; Bartlett & Mogg; L. Hart & Son; Hope Gibb & Bruce; Charles Reid & Son; Frederick Hunt & Co; Davis & Stainton; Downs & Rhodes; Sainsbury Brothers & Co; Patrick Black; Dingwall Portal; Thomas Morgan & Co; John Allen; Morgan Saunders & Co; Hope Bruce & Co.; John Ormerod & Son; John Smith; William Watson & Co; Scott & Allen; George Carroio & Co; John Wintle & Son; Martin & Washbourne; George Sanderson; W. & H. G. MacFarland; Duncan MacGoun; Alfred Phillips; Jose d'Almeida Dias; Thoma Elder; Thomas Neighbour & Son; Francis Woodley. The third page carries a 33 cm table written lengthwise headed 'Wines Shipt in 1844'. Porto [Portugal]. 1844. unknown
ref. 20365Published by A. Wheaton & Co. Booksellers Fore Street Exeter. 1893. 16pp. 8vo. Stapled pamphlet. Aged and worn with all text intact. Dedicated 'To Nathaniel Lewis Cohen Esq. Founder of the First Free Labour Registry in England.' The text begins: 'A National Labour Bureau with Affiliated Labour Registries Is one of the pressing needs of the time. Therefore at the desire of two or three gentlemen who are greatly interested in the question I having given considerable attention to the matter venture to express my views thereon and at the same time to incorporate in a pamphlet the evidence I gave upon the subject before the Royal Commission on Labour in December last. In the views herein expressed I do not claim any special originality as they are very much the result of conference and correspondence with a number of representative men. My part has been first the initiation of the proposal to bring the subject under the notice of the Royal Commission; and secondly the formulation of a definite scheme.' What follows is divided into sections: 'Statement before Commission' 'Examination by Members of Commission' 'National Bureau' 'Cost of Scheme' 'Periodic Report' 'Employment of Post Offices' 'Private Registries' 'Importance of Prompt Action'. The final page is headed: 'Outline of Proposed Scheme.' This begins: 'A National Labour Bureau being an extension of the Labour Department of the Board of Trade or a separate department in affiliation with the Factory Inspectors' Department and with the Emigrations' Information Department in connection with which it should be vested with special powers for dealing with the questions of emigrations. The objects of this Bureau would be first to obtain and disseminate information on labour questions and general statistics of employment and secondly to act as a clearing house for the District Labour Bureaus.' Scarce: the only copies on OCLC WorldCat and COPAC at the Bishopsgate Library and the University of Essex Albert Sloman Library. Accompanying the item are a couple of newspaper cuttings neither complete one headed: 'A Labour Department Adoption by the Cabinet Outline of the Scheme'. Published by A. Wheaton & Co., Booksellers, Fore Street, Exeter. 1893. unknown
