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1864rif. 9660Philadelphia: Caxton Press of C. Sherman Son & Co 1864. First edition. 8vo. 50pp 86pp 24pp respectively. Black cloth boards with gilt titling to spine chipping to spine edgewear pages toned inscribed "Ellwood Evans Esq. with kind regards Eli K. Price" on ffep verso very good. This sammelband gathers three of Price's civic and genealogical addresses representative of the reform-minded intellectual culture of mid-19th century Philadelphia that were prepared for the American Philosophical Society. Presentation copy from Philadelphia lawyer and reform figure Eli K. Price to Ellwood Evans frequently called the pioneer historian of Washington Territory linking antebellum reform culture on the East Coast with the intellectual formation of the Pacific Northwest. Evans assembled a substantial working library of historical and autograph material reflecting the intellectual networks that shaped early territorial culture. Elwood Evans 1828-1898 born in Philadelphia became an early settler of Washington Territory following his appointment as first deputy collector of Puget Sound under Millard Fillmore. He served as mayor of Olympia and briefly as acting governor and is widely regarded as the region's first historian preserving key records of its territorial period. He was also active in fraternal circles serving as Master of Olympia Lodge No. 1. A quietly compelling association copy tying Philadelphia's reform culture to the earliest historical consciousness of Washington Territory. . Caxton Press of C. Sherman, Son & Co unknown
1565rif. 25771[Page de titre absente] - S.l., s.é., 1565. Un vol. au format gd in-12 (171 x 115 mm) de 1 f. n.fol., 310 (x 2) pp. Reliure postérieure de pleine basane mouchetée blonde, plats jansénistes, dos à nerfs orné de filets à froid, tranches mouchetées.
1933rif. 1172New Haven: Connecticut Branch W. O. N. P. R. 1933. Broadside. 7" x 10 1/4. Single sheet printed on one side. Slight age toning. Fine condition. This is an original handbill from a major women's group soliciting votes to repeal Prohibition in 1933. Women's organizations--particularly the Women's Christian Temperance Union--are strongly associated with passage of the 18th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution and the national ban on alcoholic beverages it brought in 1919. The major role women played in getting Prohibition repealed is not as widely recognized however. This handbill was issued by the Connecticut Branch of the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform W.O.N.P.R. The W.O.N.P.R. was organized in 1929 by women who could no longer ignore the destructive if unintended consequences of Prohibition. Here voters are asked to vote for ratification of the 21st Amendment reminding them that "A Vote for Ratification is a Vote for Repeal!" and "A Vote for Ratification is a Vote for Good Government Lower Taxes and Liquor Control." The efforts of the W.O.N.P.R. and other repeal groups were successful and Prohibition was repealed with the ratification of the 21st Amendment in December of 1933. A tangible piece of Prohibition and women's history. Connecticut Branch, W. O. N. P. R. unknown
1980rif. 13727Sans lieu, sans nom, 1980. In-8 broché de XVIII-29 pages, couverture imprimée.
rif. 87638A Nancy, chez Valleyre pere, 1763, ensemble de textes reliés dans 1 volume in-8 de 125x200 mm environ, (1) f., 15, 43, 8, 16, 32, 32, 56 pages, (1) f. Reliure plein veau marbré fauve, dos à 5 nerfs portant titres dorés sur pièces de titre en maroquin bordeaux, orné de caissons à fleurons et motifs dorés, coupes dorées, gardes marbrées, tranches rouges, un ex-libris sur le premier contreplat. Quelques rousseurs et pages brunies, coins émoussés, petit manque de cuir sur un mors, sinon bon état.
1970rif. LFA-126724416Une revue de 24 pages, format 150 x 230 mm, illustrée, brochée, publiée en 1970, bon état
1687rif. 10564A Paris, chez Antoine Lambin, 1687. In-16 de [36]-274-[2] pages, plein veau moucheté aux armes (aux 2 plats), dos à 5 nerfs orné de fleurons, encadrement et titre dorés, tranches rouges.
1836rif. 735811836 Bourg, Bottier, 1836, IV-162 pages et Paris, Rusand, An XI (1803), XVI-169 pages, frontispice. Soit deux ouvrages reliés en un volume in 12, demi-veau noir, dos lisse orné ; cachet ex-libris ; frottis d'usage.
1835rif. 71403Berlin, G. Reimer, 1835. VI, 90 S. 20 cm. Lackierte Broschur d. Zeit mit dreiseitigem Goldschnitt.
1676rif. 12501Bern, Georg Sonnleitner, 1676. In-8 de [8]-103 pages, plein vélin (un peu taché), titre manuscrit au dos. Une inscription à la plume au premier contreplat signale que cet exemplaire était pour la cure de Lavigny, cette mention corrigeant un autre nom de cure. Sans les deux derniers feuillets qui sont souvent absents.
1955rif. 53815New York: Vantage Press 1955. 8vo. 373 1 pp. Photo frontisp. plates. Blue cloth gilt lettering on spine w/ d.j. minor toning to fore-edges light toning to endpapers still NF/VG copy. Revised edition of this brutal memoir which served as the basis for Jack London’s Star Rover. This autobiographical account provides an invaluable first-hand look at the brutality that characterized the American prison system in the West at the beginning of the 20th century including the extensive uses of torture devices such as the strait jacket and the derrick which were later banned. Jack London began corresponding with Morrell before his release from prison and drew much of Morrell’s experiences with astral projection during his brutal imprisonment for his 1915 novel. Mildred McEwan Ward left the Univ. of California in order to publish accounts of Morrell’s ordeal and the full story of his life as a member of the Evans-Sontag California Feud Bandits. Vantage Press, hardcover
rif. 53161Genève, Labor et Fides (Collection "Histoire de la Réforme racontée aux Jeunes"), 1963, in 8° broché, 82 pages ; couverture rouge ilustrée.
rif. 5463P., Fayard, 1963, in 8, broché, 277 pages
rif. 1908Fribourg-Paris, LUF-Egloff, coll. Le cri de la France, 1948. In-12 broché, couverture à rabats imprimée en deux tons, un peu poussiéreuse.
rif. 12027Genève, Labor et Fides, 2009. In-8 broché, couverture et illustrations in-texte par le regretté Mix & Remix.
rif. 187592009. In-4 broché, couverture couleurs par Etienne Délessert.
2002rif. 11263Washington DC: Brookings Institution Press 2002. First Edition. Illustrated Paperback. Near fine. Report of the National Commission on Federal Election Reform signed by President Jimmy Carter. This report was produced by Brookings Institution with co-chairs being: Jimmy Carter Gerald R. Ford Lloyd N. Cutler and Robert H. Michel. Octavo vii 358pp. Illustrated paperback title on cover and spine. This copy appears unread. Signed by President Jimmy Carter on the half title with a full signature. In the wake of the 2000 presidential election a commission was established to look at the integrity of voting systems around the United States. The commission proposed improvements to federal state and local voting systems. The recommendations resulted in landmark legislation called the Help America Vote Act signed by President George W. Bush in 2002. Brookings Institution Press paperback
2002rif. 11263Washington DC: Brookings Institution Press 2002. First Edition. Illustrated Paperback. Near fine. Report of the National Commission on Federal Election Reform signed by President Jimmy Carter. This report was produced by Brookings Institution with co-chairs being: Jimmy Carter Gerald R. Ford Lloyd N. Cutler and Robert H. Michel. Octavo vii 358pp. Illustrated paperback title on cover and spine. This copy appears unread. Signed by President Jimmy Carter on the half title with a full signature. In the wake of the 2000 presidential election a commission was established to look at the integrity of voting systems around the United States. The commission proposed improvements to federal state and local voting systems. The recommendations resulted in landmark legislation called the Help America Vote Act signed by President George W. Bush in 2002. Brookings Institution Press paperback books
rif. 39374In-16 (156 x 100 mm), demi-chagrin noir (rel. "Belz, suc. Niedrée "), 15 pages. [Paris], De l’Imprimerie de Jean Petit (…), Jouxte la copie imprimée à Paris par Claude Monstr’œil, 1604.
1887rif. 21386Washington: H. Peters 1887. Very Good. Washington: H. Peters 1887. Folio 30.5cm.; ribbon-bound engraved self-wrappers wax-sealed and accomplished in manuscript; 8ll. of photo-engraved plans printed on versos only followed by 3pp. text printed in double columns on rectos only. Previous mail folds extremities a bit chipped and toned ribbons slightly frayed else Very Good internally clean and sound. Signed by Acting Secretary of State D.L. Hawkins and Commissioner of Patents Burton J. Hall. Detailed patent application submitted by the Superintendent of the Chicago Bridewell Prison on September 13 1887. Charles E. Felton ca. 1832-1909 was the prison's longest serving overseer having held the position from its opening in 1872 until his retirement in 1890. Formerly a printer in Buffalo New York Felton entered the field of prison administration through the usual political platforms though he assumed his position in Chicago not through the usual channels but based on his previous experience serving as director of the Erie PA correctional facility. A Democrat and avid duck hunter with a rather unfocussed eye on the mayoralty of Chicago Felton was especially interested in enforcing labor in his prisons as a means of reducing costs and galvanizing individual reformation a position he clung to even past his retirement. The present patent submitted with steel manufacturer Herbert B. Streeter 1833-1919 offered substantial air circulation improvements for prisons "or other structures where the tiers of cells or dormitories have an open hall or corridor without separation by floors or otherwise." Previously the Chicago House of Corrections had just one small ventilating flue leaving the air "absolutely foul and poisonous." The plans depicted here show two foul air flues and one steam-coil heating device per cell as well as additional open air gratings for increased circulation. Though it is unclear whether the patent was ever approved Felton in an address delivered before the Prison Congress four years later complained that the increase in crime rates could be blamed in part on "the comfortable quarters" offered prospective convicted criminals. Also to blame "the present views of the public and acts of legislatures as to systems of prison labor and its ease to the prisoner.the quality of food; their the prisoners' easy access to visitation and the readiness with which a sympathetic public accepts as true the complaints of the prisoners" "Inter Ocean" newspaper October 14 1891. This patent submitted to improve the comfortable prison cells Felton so bemoaned an important document for students and historians of prison reform architecture and engineering. H. Peters unknown
1887rif. 21386Washington: H. Peters 1887. Very Good. Washington: H. Peters 1887. Folio 30.5cm.; ribbon-bound engraved self-wrappers wax-sealed and accomplished in manuscript; 8ll. of photo-engraved plans printed on versos only followed by 3pp. text printed in double columns on rectos only. Previous mail folds extremities a bit chipped and toned ribbons slightly frayed else Very Good internally clean and sound. Signed by Acting Secretary of State D.L. Hawkins and Commissioner of Patents Burton J. Hall. Detailed patent application submitted by the Superintendent of the Chicago Bridewell Prison on September 13 1887. Charles E. Felton ca. 1832-1909 was the prison's longest serving overseer having held the position from its opening in 1872 until his retirement in 1890. Formerly a printer in Buffalo New York Felton entered the field of prison administration through the usual political platforms though he assumed his position in Chicago not through the usual channels but based on his previous experience serving as director of the Erie PA correctional facility. A Democrat and avid duck hunter with a rather unfocussed eye on the mayoralty of Chicago Felton was especially interested in enforcing labor in his prisons as a means of reducing costs and galvanizing individual reformation a position he clung to even past his retirement. The present patent submitted with steel manufacturer Herbert B. Streeter 1833-1919 offered substantial air circulation improvements for prisons "or other structures where the tiers of cells or dormitories have an open hall or corridor without separation by floors or otherwise." Previously the Chicago House of Corrections had just one small ventilating flue leaving the air "absolutely foul and poisonous." The plans depicted here show two foul air flues and one steam-coil heating device per cell as well as additional open air gratings for increased circulation. Though it is unclear whether the patent was ever approved Felton in an address delivered before the Prison Congress four years later complained that the increase in crime rates could be blamed in part on "the comfortable quarters" offered prospective convicted criminals. Also to blame "the present views of the public and acts of legislatures as to systems of prison labor and its ease to the prisoner.the quality of food; their the prisoners' easy access to visitation and the readiness with which a sympathetic public accepts as true the complaints of the prisoners" "Inter Ocean" newspaper October 14 1891. This patent submitted to improve the comfortable prison cells Felton so bemoaned an important document for students and historians of prison reform architecture and engineering. H. Peters unknown books
1978rif. 217484Beijing.: China Pictorial. Nos. 1-121978. A complete run of 12 issues. Black and white and colour photographic illustrations throughout to accompany articles 43 - 44pp. Pictorial wrappers minor wear extremities and spines else in very good condition. Text in English. 37 x 26cm. The Cultural Revolution having come to an end with the passing of Chairman Mao in 1976 issues in 1978 focus on life returning to normal after the downfall of the Gang of Four. Many articles feature explanations of problems caused by the Gang of Four e.g. The Anshan Iron and Steel Complex After the Downfall of the Gang of Four Commune-run Enterprises The Revolutionization of Beijing Opera and discuss newly staged productions such as the 'Red Lantern Society' the film 'Hai Hsia' and the plays 'Red Hearts' and 'Yang Kai-hui'. Numerous articles also refer to the Gang of Four such as Old Doctors in the PLA Hospital the New Look of Beijing University and the articles on authors Guo Moruo and Wei Wei. Chairman Hua meeting foreign leaders and his visits to notable Chinese sites is heavily featured in the first few pages of nearly every issue with Deng Xiaoping also included. Other articles include the new Long March to Modernisation Chinese Medicine Tangshan The Tahsingkou Forestry Area Paulownia and Farming Fishes of the Yangtze Archaeological Finds from the Yin Ruins Women Scientists and Technicians in Peking The 1978 National Middle School Students' Mathematics Contest Developments in Maotian Song and Dance and Science and Technology in Xinjiang Commemoration of Mao and the 80th Birthday of Premier Zhou En-lai and the Index to China Pictorial 1978. . China Pictorial. unknown
1985rif. 217468Beijing.: China Pictorial. 1985. Six issues from 1985. Black and white and colour photographic illustrations throughout to accompany articles 44pp. Minor wear extremities pictorial wrappers all in very good condition. Text in English. 37 x 26cm. Includes issues numbers 1 2 3 6 7 and 8. Articles include: Ye Jianying - An Eminent Army Commander Takins in China Egrets and Herons Pelicans Xinjiang Pioneers A Town in the Gobi 'Life' - a Feature Film Important Discoveries at Xia Ruins Ancient Capital of the Shang Dynasty Tianshan Mountains Glacial Station China's First Research Base in Antarctica A Scientific Survey of the Southern Ocean Tianjin Matteo Ricci and His Autumn of Beijing Suburbs. . China Pictorial. unknown
1980rif. 217485Beijing.: China Pictorial. 1980. Broken run of five issues of China Pictorial. Black and white and colour photographic illustrations throughout to accompany articles 43 - 44pp. Pictorial wrappers minor wear extremities and spines else in very good condition. Text in English. 37 x 26cm. Includes issue numbers 3 4 7 8 and 9. Many articles in this incomplete set are of interest because they feature China moving on from the Cultural Revolution and the Gang of Four and focusing instead on modernising and scientific progress. Articles on this theme include A Scientific Excursion in Tibet Scientific Investigations in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Chinese Test Pilots The China International Trust and Investment Corporation New Factories and Mines Surveying the South Pacific Clouds and Earthquakes and The Chinese River Dolphin. Other topics of interest include Sixty Years on Stamp Collecting Sun Yat-Sen's Mausoleum and various other tourist destinations: Hainan Island Mt Hengshan Mt Huashan and Dunhuang. Two articles are about important ancient artefacts Art Treasures Unearthed in Suixian County and another recently unearthed and hugely important treasure the Terracotta Warriors. There is an article dedicated to the author Mao Dun and another to the 1979 restaging of Lao She's play 'Teahouse'. The article Upturn in Chinese Cinema with portraits of film stars indicates how the purpose of cinema has changed in just a few short years. . China Pictorial. unknown
1882rif. 38710Philadelphia: Office of the Association 1882. First edition. Stitched paper wrappers. Very good partially unopened uncut mail fold contents clean. 14 pp. Sm. 8vo. Publications of the Civil-service Reform Association of Philadelphia.; no. 8;. Office of the Association unknown books
