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Famous Men of the United States
Philadelphia Loomis & Peck; printer: Smith and Peters 1848 Hardcover Very Good
Book. 48mo - over 3 - 4" tall. 191 pp. miniature book intended for young adult or juvenile audience, featuring short biographies of patriots, heroes, political leaders, artists, military commanders, etc., predominantly of the early American Republic, with full page plate of simple line drawing of each luminary. Covered are Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, William Penn, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, General Putnam, John Adams, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, Roger Williams, Colonel Trumbull, General Wayne, Aaron Burr, Commodore Decatur, Robert Fulton, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin van Buren, General Harrison, John Tyler, Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, Nicholas Biddle, Stephen Girard, De Witt Clinton, General Marion, Elik Whitney, John Jacob Astor, James K. Polk, Benjamin West, Commodore Macdonough, Commodore Perry, Commodore Hull, General Greene, Gen. Warren, Comm. Bainbridge, Alexander Hamilton, Sgt. Jasper, John Champe, Robert Morris, Nathan Hale, and Gen. Stark. A charming relic that provides insight into mainstream thought and attitudes about these men and also how history was packaged for the young. In essence an early example of non-fiction literature specifically targeting youth. Gilt of blindstamped figure of Washington on front board faded, and gilt decoration and lettering of spine more or less obliterated. Slight cock to text block. A few leaves with stain marks. But overall text and plates clean and book is tight and attractive. New endpapers. Early owner's name inscribed into preliminary blank. A very good copy.
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150.00 USD
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Brown, William H. Portrait Gallery of Distinguished American Citizens, With Biographical Sketches and Fac-Similes of Original Letters
New York G. A. Baker & Co. 1931 Limited Edition Hardcover Very Good Plus No Jacket
Book. Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall. Limited edition #271 of 600 facsimile reissue of 1845 publication published by E. B. and E. C. Kellogg of Hartford. 111 pp + 27 tinted silhouette plates, each folio sized (17 by 12 inches) and accompanying letter reprint of individual portrayed, a selection of the the Founding Fathers and towering figures of the early Republic, a few of whom are now obscure to the average person. Included are Washington, John Marshall, John Quincy Adams, Richard Channing Moore, Andrew Jackson, John Forster, William Henry Harrison, John Calhoun, De Witt Clinton, Richard Mentor Johnson, Joel Poinsett, Alexander Macomb, Martin Van Buren, Samuel Southard, Henry Clay, Henry Wise, Thomas Hart Benton, John Tyler, Levi Woodbury, Thomas Cooper, Daniel Webster, William White, Silas Wright, Nathaniel Potter Tallmadge, Felix Grundy, Dixon Lewis, John Randolph. Binding is tight. Interior is clean and bright. Ink inscription on blue FFEP. Some minor soilage and wear to blue buckram binding. Very good or better.
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450.00 USD
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Thompson, Zadock History of Vermont, Natural, Civil and Statistical, In Three Parts, with a New Map of the State, and 200 Engravings
Burlington, VT Chauncey Goodrich 1842 Hardcover Very Good
Book. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. [4], 224, 224, 200, [4], 64 pp. With folding map of state in frontis and numerous woodcut illustrations throughout. Also containing the 1853 64 page appendix. Howes T-209. Split to front joint at both extremities. Boards holding well. Wear to full calf, and some dryness, but overall more attractive than one generally finds this work when still bound in contemporary calf. Front hinge was repaired with white band of cloth. Text lightly toned, generally clean, and text block is tight and sturdy. Map has two minor close tears along folds but is remarkably clean and attractive, especially given the tissue-like paper used for it. This is a very good if not slightly better copy.
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145.00 USD
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Ultan, Lloyd The Bronx It Was Only Yesterday: 1935-1965
Bronx, New York, U.S.A. Bronx County Historical Soc 1993 0941980332 / 9780941980333 First Edition Hardcover Fine Fine Jacket Jacket
Book. Bronx, New York, U.S.A.: Bronx County Historical Soc, 1992. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 8 5/8 x 11 1/4,184pgs.;red cloth on bds. This is a flawless copy, virtually new and never used.
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