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2000. Franklin D. Roosevelt. View Image   Printed “Program of Inaugural Ceremonies” for F.D.R.’s first term, Mar. 4, 1933. 4 pp. of highly detailed schedule, beginning with escort from residence to the White House, each automobile numbered, with passengers’ names listed for each. “Proceedings in the Senate Chamber carefully scheduled before, during, and following the oath of office and thence to the White House.” This Inaugural program bears little resemblance to more recent ones. Probably a limited printing, to conform to smaller number of guests selected to witness the taking of the oath of office indoors. Fine. $125.00

2001. Bill Clinton. Large size Inaugural invitation, 1997, for Clinton-Gore. Gilt eagle and Capitol at top. With three additional enclosures describing Inaugural events. 8 1/2 x 11. In original envelope. Near mint. $21.50 (5 pcs.)

2002. McKinley. Ticket to Republican National Convention, Philadelphia, June 14, 1900, issued by Philadelphia Citizens’ Committee, printed signature of General Secretary. Directing “Gate Keeper” to admit bearer “during Convention period.” McKinley was elected, and assassinated in 1901; Theodore Roosevelt assumed the office. 3 1/4 x 5 1/2. Ornamental border. Some toning and light wear at two corners. (Ticket does not bear date or McKinley’s name.) Scarce. $52.50

2003. Bill Clinton. “The White House” business card, Clinton’s signature in facsimile across front. Mint. $8.00

2004. Reagan-Bush. Invitation to Inaugural Balls, 1985. Gilt eagle and Capitol at top. 5 x 6 3/4. With original envelope and enclosed instructions. Mint. $12.50 (3 pcs.)

2005. Bush-Quayle. Invitation to Inaugural Ball, 1989. Gilt Capitol at top. 5 x 7. With original envelope. Mint. $10.50 (2 pcs.)

2006. Nixon. Color campaign folder, with photographs, entitled “Nixon’s the One - Family Album - Nixon for President.” 6 x 8 1/2, opening to 11 x 16. Including Eisenhower’s grandson in photos. Very fine. $12.00

2007. Nixon Campaign. Economics of voting for Nixon outlined in 8 x 11 flyer, “The Bread & Butter Reason to Elect Richard M. Nixon President.” Fine. • With color picture postcard of Nixon family. Excellent. $11.00 (2 pcs.)

2008. “Eugene McCarthy for President.” Campaign flyer, 3 1/2 x 9 opening to 11 x 17, illustrated. Presenting capsule views of the man called “the Hope” of the Democratic Party; he ran as an Independent in the 1976 President election. Fine. $13.50

2009. George C. Wallace. Magazine, pulp style, from his 1968 campaign for the Presidency. 8 x 11, about 20 pp., illus., with solicitation for contribution on back cover. Light toning. $15.00

2010. “Goldwater Au H₂O.” On red, white and blue metal license plate, from 1964 President campaign. He lost to Lyndon B. Johnson. Mint. $18.25

2011. George Washington. His life in verse in small booklet, 1917, by Benjamin J. Gunn, 32nd (Mason). Blue wrappers, 32 pp. Toning, else about fine. $22.00

2012. Democratic National Convention, 1920. View Image   Ticket to June 28 meeting in San Francisco. Woodrow Wilson pictured. 3 x 6 1/4 including attached stub. Fine. $40.00

2013. Republican National Convention, July 1960. Ticket, Chicago. 3 x 5. The convention that nominated Nixon (vs. Kennedy). Fine. $37.50

2014. Republican National Convention Ticket, 1964. San Francisco. Two stubs attached. For “Entertainer.” Elephant pictured. Mint. Unusual variant. $9.25

2015. Republican National Convention Ticket, 1968. Miami Beach. With two stubs attached. Nixon-Humphrey nominated. Mint. $8.50

2016. Political Autographs.

A. Thomas Bayard. Sec. of State, Sen. from Delaware. Fine. $8.00

B. William E. Borah. Sen. from Idaho. Fine. $8.00

C. Allen G. Thurman. Sen. from Ohio, three-time Presidential candidate. Fine. $11.25

D. S.J. Kirkwood. Sen. and Gov. from Iowa, Sec. of Interior. Fine. $7.00

E. Roscoe Conkling. Sen. from N.Y., in running for Presidential nomination 1884. V.F. $6.75

2017. Map of North America. In color, by Mitchell, 1872. With attractive border of leaves. 12 x 15. From Alaska to “British America” (Canada), United States, and Central America. Several binding holes, toning at left and right margins, else fine and attractive. $69.50

2018. Western Hemisphere. Map by Stanford of London, c. 1840. Pastel colors. 14 x 17. Including Alaska and all of North and South America, and portion of West Africa. Split starting at horizontal center, some tape reinforcement on verso, else fine. Subtle coloration unusually pleasing. $47.50

2019. Alaska. Map, 1895, by Rand McNally. 11 x 14. Detailing multitude of locations along coast; identification of seven locales in Klondike region, plus many in Yukon. Vivid coloration. Very fine. $48.50

2020. “Meteorological Map of the World....” “Showing Distribution of the Temperature of the Air.” C. 1880, Orr & Co., London. 9 1/2 x 12. Rare with hand coloring. Two small chips at edge. $34.00

2021. “Seven United Provinces.” Map of The Netherlands, c. 1775. By Bowen, London. 8 x 10. Hand colored. Some toning and light edge wear. $31.50

2022. Poland. Map, c. 1775. By a London mapmaker, probably Bowen. 8 x 10. Black and white. Some toning and light edge wear. $33.50

2023. Southern Russia. Map, including Ukraine, c. 1775. By a London mapmaker, probably Bowen. 8 x 10. Hand colored. $36.00

2024. Greece. Map, engraved by Tardieu, France, (1809). 11 x 16. Cartouche of a pastoral scene at lower left. Outlined in color. On heavy paper. Toned at margin, else fine. Rare. $245.00

2025. Eastern California. Topographical map, 1877, by Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army. 18 x 23 1/2, in green, black, and yellow. Incorporating such places as Lookout Hill, Borax Flat, White Sand Hills, Soda Spring, Granite Peak, Garibaldi Mine, etc. Light wear at original folds, else exc. Very scarce. $425.00

2026. Utah and Nevada. Both states shown on one map, by Mitchell, 1867. Beautiful pastel colors, leaf border. 11 x 13 3/4. Neatly tipped to pale grey mat, overall 16 x 19. Fine. $50.00

2027. North Carolina. Map by Rand McNally, 1910. Color, with inset of western portion of the state. 11 x 14. Light edge toning, one small tip lacking, else fine. $49.00

2028. Wisconsin. Map by Rand McNally, c. 1910. Minnesota on verso. In color. Detailing counties, towns, etc. Light edge toning, else fine. $47.00

2029. Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Map by Mitchell, 1878. Double-size, with leaf border. 15 x 23. In color. Very fine. $69.50

2030. Double City Map. Showing New Orleans and St. Louis, c. 1870. 15 x 17. No cartographer’s name, but in style of Colton. “Plate no. 103.” Wonderful detailing, with street names, building numbers, railroads, “Levee,” parks, cemetery, and more. Light edge toning, else fine. $65.00

2031. Map of North Pole Region. From Alaska east to Iceland, and Canada north to the Pole, showing routes of important explorers. By J. Martin Miller, 1899. In color. 11 1/2 x 16. Two small portions in blank margin 1/4 x 1 1/2 lacking, else fine. Scarce, and a significant item in polar history. $33.00

2032. Large Antiphonal Page. From Psalms, c. late 1500s. About 15 x 23 1/2, on sheepskin. Rubricated with two to four red and the rarer blue large capital letters on both sides of leaf, thin red rules as border. Evidence of original thong binding. Intended for use in dimly lit churches. Some toning. Beautiful for framing. Both the black and color lettering have rich pigmentation. $115.00

2033. Printed Leaf, 1521. From digest of laws by Justinian, who codified Roman law. Very attractive layout on 11 x 15 leaf, two wide columns and two slender columns, printed in Roman type, relatively new at the time. From book of Commentaries on the laws by Bartolus de Saxoferrato, printed by Jacob Saccon, Lyons, France. Very fine. $19.75

2034. Original Bible Leaf. View Image   Printed 1498 in Basel, Switzerland, by Froben and Lagendorf. With commentary by Nicholas of Lyra. Decorative, with interesting type arrangement, and larger color letter on each page. 8 3/4 x 11 1/2. Very fine. $22.50

2035. St. Thomas Aquinas. Original leaf from his Catena Aureau Super Quattor Evangelistas, Gospel of Luke. Printed at Basel, Switzerland by Wenssler. Red and the rarer blue inks generously hand-rubricated on printed letters. 10 1/2 x 15 1/2, handmade paper. Wide margins. Minor waterstain at one corner, else very fine. $75.00

2036. Revolutionary War Bible Leaf. With scorched edge! In 1776, the first Bible to be produced with type cast in America was printed in Germantown, Pa., by Christopher Saur. Local fighting between Americans and British engulfed Saur’s printing shop, and many of the Bibles printed were destroyed. American soldiers used Saur Bible pages for gunwadding. An unusual relic from the historic year of 1776. Printed in Gothic style, in German, with scorched edge. About 7 x 10. Unwrinkled and otherwise fine. With photocopy of title page. $25.00

2037. Italian Printing of Bible, 1562. Original leaf printed by Francesco Durone at Geneva, from La Sacra Biblia. Italian language translation; double columns of text, with side notes in smaller size fonts. Example of the emergence of Biblical text, formerly in Latin, into a common language of the people. 7 x 9 3/4. Fine. $13.50

2038. Hebrew/Latin Leaf. Original leaf, 1584, printed by Christopher Plantin, the outstanding scholar-printer of his time, in Antwerp. From Biblia Hebraica, in Hebrew, with Latin text in side notes, and also beneath each line of Hebrew text. 8 1/2 x 13 1/2. Plantin’s printing shop still survives today as a museum. Light edge toning, else fine. $28.00

2039. Peter Lombard’s Chief Work. Leaf from first printing of Sentenerum Libri, 1481-92, in Latin, 8 x 12. The foundation of any collection of incunabula. Printed by Anton Köberger of Nuremberg, where early printing had its roots. Very fine. $18.75

2040. Ben Jonson. Original leaf from The Workes of Benjamin Jonson, the noted Elizabethan poet. Printed 1640 by Bishop at London, an edition which listed actors of the day, such as “William Shakespeare and Richard Burbage.” 7 x 11 1/2. Light edge toning, else very good. $11.00

2041. Old Testament. Original leaf from Testamentis Veteris Biblia, 1585, printed by Henry Middleton, London. In Latin, using Roman style letters, commentary alongside double columns. 6 x 9 1/2. Pleasing appearance. Fine. $9.75

2042. New Testament. From New Testament of Jesus Christ, Faithfully Translated into English...by the English College. Printed 1600, second edition, at Antwerp, by Veruliet. With large ornate initial on 6 x 8 page. Light edge toning, else fine and scarce. $16.00

2043. Robert Morris. Bronze medal, 1 1/4” diameter, by Medallic Art Co. Superlative detailing of the financier of the American Revolution. Mint. Old stock of the late 1960s. Individually boxed. $20.00

2044. Samuel Huntington. Bronze medal, 1 1/4” diameter, by Medallic Art Co. Showing the Signer of the Declaration of Independence; later Governor of Conn. Mint, as above. Individually boxed. $20.00

2045. George Washington. Brilliant copperplate gold color. American Bicentennial commemorative medal, 1 1/4” diameter, 1972, produced by U.S. Treasury. Washington in profile (from Houdon); Liberty Tree on reverse. In special envelope. Mint. $15.00

2046. Lincoln. View Obverse Image   View Reverse Image   Shown in profile with Hamlin, on bronze official Centennial medal, authorized by Congress in 1961. 1 3/8” diameter. Mint. $17.00

2047. John Greenleaf Whittier. American poet, self-educated, active abolitionist. Magnificent bronze medallion, 3” diameter, showing Whittier in profile. On reverse, horse and two people in deep relief, with quote. Individually boxed. Mint. $35.00

2048. Medals. Post-World War II encampments of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Bronze medals with ribbon (wrinkled) and pictorial badges.

A. Skyline of Chicago outlined in bronze of badge (no pin). Wreath style. 1950. Fine. $13.50

B. Miami Beach scene on badge: sun, girl, palm tree (no pin). Sunburst design. 1961. Metal bright. Very fine. $15.00

C. Boston, shown in two circles on badge (with pin). 1946. Seven-pointed star. Fine. $13.50

D. Grand Rapids in square-shaped gleaming bronze medal. 1949. Very fine. $14.25

E. Milwaukee city scene on medal. 1953. Large badge matches (pin lacking). Fine. $12.50

F. Sault Sainte Marie (Mich.) scene on medal, with matching badge (with pin). No date. Fine. $15.00

G. Group of three: Cloisonné for “District Commander,” four-pointed medal; “Delegate” badge with outline of Western Hemisphere; and an unusual medal with smaller version, bronze and cloisonné attached to leather watch fob. All with pins. Very good to fine. 3 for $25.00

2049. Prang. Lithographer known for his greeting cards, popular after the Civil War era; said to have originated the Christmas card in America. Today, the art printing and greeting cards by Louis Prang are known as “collectors’ gems.” All in color, on board.

A. “A Merry Christmas,” displaying a golden horseshoe filled with flowers. 1881. On verso, printed message and floral bouquet. 3 1/4 x 4 1/2. Very fine. $18.50

B. “The God of Peace Shall Be With You.” A branch in form of a cross, adorned with white flowers. 1881. 3 1/2 x 6 3/4. Christmas message written on verso in ink. Very fine. $22.50

C. “A New Year’s Wish.” Bouquet of pink flowers. 1881. 2 1/4 x 3 5/8. Name in ink on verso. Vestiges of mounting, else very fine. $11.50

D. “Many Happy Returns of your Birthday.” Beautiful water scene on sky blue background. On verso, birds in flight in sepia coloration, with short manuscript message. 1888. 4 x 8 1/2. A rarer subject for Prang. Very fine. $29.50

E. “Easter Promise,” picturing blue butterflies. On verso, flowering branch. C. 1880. 3 3/4 x 4 1/2. Mounting traces on verso, else fine. One of Prang’s scarcer subjects. $35.00

F. “Merry Christmas.” 1879. Flowers and butterfly on 2 3/4 x 6 card. Mounting traces on verso, else very fine. $33.50

2050. Cigar Bands. Group of 12 different, in the familiar red and gold, with a multitude of brands, adding a varied splash of color and design to each. Mint. 12 for $11.75

2051. Stampless Cover. 1840s, to Washington, D.C., with circular date-stamp “Baltimore, Md.” Postmark with “5” in oval. About 8 x 8 overall. Fine. $9.50

2052. Civil War Era “Lady’s Envelope.” Beautifully embossed eagle and shield motif on back flap of 2 1/2 x 5 1/2 envelope. Red/blue edging. Small 3/4 x 1 3/4 glue mark on blank front, else fine. Unused. $12.00

2053. Free Franks. Group of six envelopes from World War II Army Generals, postwar, each bearing sender’s name, rank, and address in the General’s hand, plus “Free.” Some with colorful cachet. About fine. $11.75 for six different

2054. Free Franks. World War II Navy Admirals, each marked “Free” on envelope, with name, rank, and address. Some with cachets. About fine. $11.75 for six different

2055. John F. Kennedy and the Race to the Moon. View Image   Pair of small broadsheets, 7 x 10, with copy of J.F.K.’s typed letter to Vice Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson, on the urgency for preparing to go to the Moon, and the program he wishes to be followed. Both bear the same letter and photo of J.F.K., but one has U.S. postage stamp showing the moon “...In the beginning” with postmark of Port Washington, N.Y., July 20, 1969, marked “Apollo.” • The second item bears postage stamp “First Men on the Moon,” marked “First Day of Issue,” with two postmarks: “Moon Landing - July 20, 1969” and “Washington, D.C. - Sept. 9, 1969” (illustrated). Dramatic proof of “mission accomplished.” Light edge toning, else fine. $35.00 (2 pcs.)

2056. Tobacco License. 1880s, issued by U.S. Internal Revenue. 7 x 13, including stub, green tax stamp permitting “Dealer in Manufactured Tobacco” to sell cigars and cigarettes. Vignette of seated woman. Few hole cancels, but unused and very fine. $19.50

2057. Idlewild Airport’s First Year. Envelope, #12 size, with large cachet of N.Y.C.’s first international airport. Located in Queens, it is today one of the world’s largest airports. With 8¢ airmail stamp, cancelled, and four assorted airmail stickers, including Northwest and TWA. Imprinted “Idlewild Dedication,” it was dedicated by Pres. Truman in 1948, and is postmarked that same year. Since renamed Kennedy International Airport. Uncommon and fine. $9.75

2058. Early Aviators. Glossy photo showing registered plane insignias of six millionaire pilots c. 1930: Robert McCormick, Elliott Springs, Felix du Pont, et al. 6 1/2 x 8. Very fine. $8.00

2059. Lindbergh and Pan American Airlines. “First Flight” cover of planned flight from Miami to Central America, May 21, 1929. Postally used, purple cachet, postmarks front and back. $25.00

2060. Carried by Lindbergh. Envelope postmarked Sept. 22, 1929, purple stamped cachet, San Juan-Paramaribo. Pan Am Airlines-sponsored “first flight,” carried by Lindbergh. Fine. $34.00

2061. “Spirit of St. Louis.” Beautiful sepia photo, 5 x 7, of Lindy flying his plane to Roosevelt Field, Long Island, preparatory to takeoff on his historic 1927 Transatlantic flight. An early 1970s printing from original negative. Mint. $26.50

2062. Carried by “German Airship” (Zeppelin). Envelope rubber-stamped “First Round the World” circular cachet, 2 3/8” diameter. 1929, from New York, via “German Airship” to Friedrichshafen. $43.50

2063. Via Dirigible “Akron.” Envelope postmarked May 6, 1932, cacheted front and back “Coast to Coast Trip Carrying Airmail.” Fine. $45.00

2064. Zeppelin Disaster. Photo from original negative of actual view of the Hindenburg explosion on May 6, 1937, in midair at Lakehurst, N.J. 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 glossy, black and white, made in limited numbers c. 1970. Mint. $7.25

2065. First Airmail Flight, Amsterdam to Indonesia. Red, white, and blue postcard, 1933, with plane in flight occupying almost entire 4 x 6 area. Verso a fascinating assemblage of postmarks and stamps recording this historic flight of 20,000 miles roundtrip. Unusual and fine. $29.50

2066. Bonds from Imperial Russia. Impressive size, about 10 x 13, fancy border, coupons on separate page. In Russian and French. Very good.

A. Telegraph company. 1908. Brown and white. $20.00

B. Icemaking machine. 1898. Photo of machinery and product at top. Brown and white. $25.00

C. Metals. 1911. Multicolor. Attractive. Clerical markings. $22.00

D. Railroad (“of High Volga”). 1903. Red. Vignette of rail car at top. About fine. $25.00

2067. World War II Currency. Circulated by Philippine guerillas in areas occupied by Japanese. Backed by U.S. after Japanese invasion, these notes were either parachute-dropped or printed locally. Anyone found in possession of this currency risked execution by the Japanese. One of the most dramatic of war currencies. Set of seven different, variously picturing Pres. Roosevelt, Pres. Quezon, Negros, and islands of Cebu and Mindanao. Set includes 1, 2, 5, and 20 pesos, and 50 centavos. Some printed from plates made from rubber tires! Varied condition, fair to fine. $49.00 (7 different)

2068. Old Checks.

A. Rock Island Railroad, large size, dark blue, People’s National Bank, 1880. Vignette of train engine. Small slash cancel not affecting vignette. Very fine. $11.00

B. Rock Island. 1885. Vignette of George Washington, else as above. Very fine. $10.00

C. Full sheet of six checks, Cashier of the City Bank, New York, 184-. Imprinted “Abraham Bell,” the Quaker moneylender, who brought Irish to America during the potato famine; one of the prime financiers of nineteenth-century New York, also believed active in the Underground Railroad. Old horizontal half-fold, minor toning on verso, else crisp and unused. $57.00 (sheet)

D. “To Freight,” New Haven, Conn., 184-. Vignette of steamboat. Fancy border. About fine. $5.00

E. Housatonic Rail Road, 1852. Charming vignette of five small rail cars. Light toning, else fine. $5.00

F. Pittsfield Fire District, 1862-63. “To use of water.” Vignette of half-nude woman. Small tear at lower right margin, else about fine. $5.00

G. Steamer Metropolis, for freight, New York, 1861. Two small vignettes plus paragraph on freight rules at left. With attached blue check, 186-, for Steamer Bridgeport. V.G. $8.50 (2 pcs.)

2069. “Remember the Heroes Who Stood by Our Flag.” View Image   Imprint on card, 2 x 3 1/2, with scene of battle. Civil War period admission card (though no date), to a lecture by Col. Pierce. Fine. $17.50

2070. Civil War. 1864 list of supplies for troops near Petersburg, Va., an area where prolonged fighting occurred. Partly printed form, 9 x 10, signed by Quartermaster. Fine. $18.50

2071. Civil War Envelope. Cachet of flag, stars, Constitution as background for clasped hands, a popular pacifist theme during the war. Unused. Excellent. $12.50

2072. Gen. Winfield Scott. Civil War era envelope with cachet of Scott, commander-in-chief of U.S. Army at beginning of Civil War. He was the only non-West Pointer of Southern origin in the regular Army to remain loyal to the Union. $12.50

2073. Civil War Form. Partly printed, war date, opening to 10 1/2 x 17, completed and signed by an officer listing his pay, clothing and forage expense, and subsistence for himself and his servant, whom he has described by name, height, and “black.” Wear at original folds, else about fine. Each identified by unit:

A. U.S. C(olored) T(roops). $60.00

B. 7th New York Volunteers. $43.50

C. 8th New York Cavalry Volunteers. $43.50

2074. Civil War Form. Similar to above, but officer of 13th Wisconsin Volunteers, Provost Marshal, District of Tennessee. He shows two servants, Harry and Richard, the latter described as “black” with “curly hair.” About fine. $65.00

2075. “To avoid the draft....” Pay order, 19th Ward, Philadelphia, 1864, partly printed, unused. Authorizing payment (name to be filled in) “to pay Volunteers to avoid the Draft.” 3 1/2 x 8, stub attached. Recruit awarded “Extra Bounty from this Ward.” Highly unusual with respect to language and timing, the Draft Riots having occurred the previous year. Very fine. $65.00

2076. Surgeon’s Report. Nov. 11, 1863, partly printed. Surgeon of 4th District, New Jersey, advises that soldier examined is unfit to perform active field duty due to hernia, and can serve in Invalid Corps. Very fine. $55.00

2077. General Orders 54th Mass. Volunteers. The famous Black unit in the Civil War. General Order no. 58, Morris Island, S.C., June 11, 1864, 1 p. Concerning a “General Census of males, ages 18-50...not in Military or Naval Service...,” reporting name, age, color and occupation. Signed by Wm. Easton, 1st Lt., 32nd U.S.C(olored) T(roops). Two small binding holes, original light fold, else fine. $80.00

2078. Civil War General Order. Washington, Feb. 18, 1864, 2 pp. No. 59. Capt. Bashfield of 2nd Virginia Vol. Infantry charged with “conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman...(He) did have unlawful carnal intercourse with a lewd woman or common prostitute...became diseased with syphilis...has been unfit for duty since Oct. 1862....” Found guilty “...to be dismissed...The President approves the sentence.” Two small binding holes, else fine. Unusual example of Southern state raising volunteers for the Union. $55.00

2079. Civil War General Order. Washington, Nov. 5, 1861, 4 pp. No. 95. Equipping the Army for the war: chart of three pages listing clothing, camp, garrison and horse equipment. Cost of each category with allowance for each year. Estimate made for a war of five years duration! Very fine. $45.00

2080. Civil War General Order. Washington, Feb. 6, 1862, 2 pp. No. 12. On order seeking to abolish the abuse of the General of Volunteers appointing anyone to his staff: this is reserved only for the President of the United States. The only exception allowed is that of an appointment as aide-de-camp, but even that appointment must be selected according to the law of July 29, 1861. This Order by command of Gen. McClellan. Fine. $35.00

2081. Civil War General Order. Washington, Aug. 3, 1861, 1 p. No. 51. When volunteers are mustered into service, “they will, at the same time, be minutely examined by the Surgeon and Assistant Surgeon of the Regiment.” Should the soldier show, after three months, a disability, he will be discharged, receiving no pay, only subsistence and transportation to return home. Minors shall be discharged without pay. If volunteer does not speak English, he is to be encouraged to join a unit speaking the language. Fine and unusual. $35.00

2082. Civil War General Order. Washington, Mar. 3, 1862, 1 p. No. 23. By order of Gen. McClellan: to safeguard valuable letters mailed by soldiers, an agent to be appointed for each Regiment or Brigade to deliver such mail to a Post Office. Postage must be affixed plus “registration fee” of 5 cents. Written record of such letters to be maintained. Also, boundaries of Dept. of Western Virginia to be extended, with changes detailed. Fine. $50.00

2083. Civil War General Order. Washington, Jan. 4, 1864, 1 1/4 pp. No. 4. Court martial of Pvt. George Hoffer, accused of desertion. Found guilty, receiving a rare sentence: all pay forfeited and sentenced to ten years at hard labor with a ball of 24 pounds attached to his leg by a chain four feet long! He was sent to Ft. Delaware. By order of Gen. Halleck. Two small binding holes, else fine. $48.50

2084. Civil War General Orders. Washington, Feb. 11, 1862, 2 pp. No. 13. Dealing with the “enormous waste by the officers...calls for some prompt correction.” Detailing requisitions for books of blanks for various units, what books will be allowed each, and how much will be considered a six-month supply. By command of Gen. McClellan. Fine. $28.50

2085. Civil War General Orders. Washington, Feb. 12, 1864, 9 pp. No. 56. Capt. Wickes brings a claim against the U.S. government. The claim of $506.50 was for subsistence and lodging of recruits raised by him for the 169th Regt., N.Y. Volunteers. Wickes presented several pages of records, but verdict was guilty, as he was accused of defrauding the government and sentenced to be dismissed, and jailed for six months. Small binding holes, else fine. $40.00

2086. Civil War General Orders. Washington, Mar. 21, 1865, 7 1/2 pp. No. 45. Support for the Army for the next year (to June 1866) outlined in new Acts by Congress: “10 million dollars” for Army pay, “for pay of volunteers, two hundred million dollars....” Many additional huge costs for various departments and items, such as three months pay to officers of Volunteers remaining in the service. Also, a military and naval asylum to be created for relief of totally disabled officers and men; about 100 generals, admirals, and government leaders to be on its board; listing of who may be admitted. $47.00

2087. Early Radio. 1929 “Course in Practical Radio.” Booklet, 30 pp., home study-by-mail for this new field. Decorative cover, numerous illustrations. Many subjects. Fine.

A. Radio merchandising. $11.50

B. Radio apparatus (technical). $10.50

2088. Large Trade Card. For Bugbee & Brownell Pure Spices. 3 3/4 x 5 3/8. Pepper plant in rich colors on front, text about pepper on verso. Very fine. $20.00

2089. Metallic Trade Card. Titled “Served,” showing tennis player against gold background. 3 x 4 1/2. Verso with text of Lavine, a soap product. Very fine. Early tennis-related items are uncommon. $24.00

2090. Large Trade Cards. “Metropolitan Life, Industrial, or Burial Fund Insurance.” Trade cards, larger size, turn-of-century. Full color. Detailed advertising on verso.

A. Young girl leaning against tree, fruits above and at her feet. 2 5/8 x 6. Fine. $19.00

B. Two little girls in Greek costume holding Metropolitan Life ad. One corner bent, else very good. $13.00

C. Baby in high chair, titled “Perfectly satisfied.” 3 3/8 x 5 1/4. Very fine. $14.00

2091. Trade Card. For Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. Full color, 3 x 5. Girl holding basket of cherries, little bird on her shoulder. Verso with product information, partially affected by mounting traces, corner wear. Especially attractive picture. $16.50

2092. “Epochs of United States History.” Trade booklet offered by Chase & Sanborn Tea & Coffee, 12 pp., 3 1/2 x 4 3/4. Full color covers, with an Indian, Lincoln, Boston Tea Party, map of Louisiana, etc. Fold at one corner of one page, else fine. $21.00

2093. Trade Booklet. For Clark’s O.N.T. Thread. Covers and some pages in full color, 8 pp., 3 x 4 1/2. Nursery rhymes pictured. This item found in children’s book collections. Spine wear, else fine. $15.00

2094. Miniature Trade Booklet. For New Home Sewing Machine Co. 1 3/4 x 2 3/4. Illustrations of different sewing machines, with 1890 calendar on back cover. Fine and scarce thusly. $10.50

2095. San Francisco. Small illustrated booklet, “Key to San Francisco - The Modern City - Points of Interest.” Post-earthquake, judged c. 1909, 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 opening to 5 1/2 x 14. About fine. $22.50

2096. Pres.-Elect William Howard Taft. Pamphlet, “The South and the National Government,” by Taft, an address delivered Dec. 7, 1908. 16 pp. With introduction by Andrew Carnegie. On the state of Blacks in the South and their future. Disbound, light vertical fold, else very good. $13.75

2097. “Address to the Citizens of Pittsburgh.” By Daniel Webster. Pamphlet, Boston, printed by Buckingham, 1833. 32 pp. Ex-lib., no cover, else fine. $48.50

2098. “The Homestead Bill.” Pamphlet of speech by Hon. John Dawson of Penna., Feb. 14, 1854. “Gifford Pinchot” printed on title page; his work in agriculture at turn of the century influenced by this Bill. Ex-lib., no cover, else very good. $38.50

2099. “Propagating the Gospel...” “Among Indians and Others in North America.” Pamphlet, 1817, printed in Cambridge, Mass. Sermon delivered by Dr. John Foster at Chauncey Place Church, Boston. 44 pp. Early imprint by Billiard and Metcalf. No covers, scattered foxing. $20.00

2100. “Society of Tammany...” “Columbian Order - An Address to its Absent Members throughout the United States.” Pamphlet, 1819, 40 pp., last page a “Resolution” to all members to avoid extravagance. Printed by George Birch, New York City. Paper covers, disbound, contents very fine. Scarce; not in Sabin, Decker, or Eberstadt. $125.00

2101. “Canada Ferry.” Travel brochure for trip through the Thousand Islands. Opening to 12 x 18 map of Canada. 1926. Illustrated. Very fine. $7.50

2102. Songo River Line. Travel brochure for sights in Maine, opening to 15 1/2 x 17. Illustrated. Including map of Sebago Lake area. N.d. but c. 1925. Fine. $6.00

2103. “River Cruises.” Travel brochure for trips in the Old South on the Delta Queen. Illustrated. Opening to 16 x 18. N.d. but c. 1950. Fine. $5.25

2104. Trouble with China. Newspaper, The New York Times, Aug. 20, 1858, 8 pp. Trouble with China: occupation of Canton by allied forces; delivery of President’s letter; American commissioner arrives. Robbery of U.S. Mint. Troops in Washington Territory ready to march against the Indians. Light toning, marginal wear at center fold starting, else very good. $42.00

2105. Last Year of the Seventeenth Century. London Chronicle, Oct. 20/Nov. 1, 1700, 8 pp. Abstract of Coronation of King James II; awaiting word of gifts from the King; funeral arrangements for previous King; punishment of lewdness. Revenue stamp on p. 2. Separating at spine, else fine. $33.50

2106. “Big Zeppelin Raid on England.” Newspaper, “Extra” edition of Boston American, June 7, 1915, with highly dramatic red and black headline of the feared air raids over England in World War I. Front-page stories of “furious attack by airships...naval battle...,” and “Pres. Wilson’s note to Germany.”10 pp. Original half fold, some edge wear and toning, but superb for display. $55.00

2107. “The War for the Union.” Newspaper, New York Tribune, Apr. 28, 1861, 8 pp. Early news from the beginning of the Civil War: “All safe at Washington...13,000 troops already there...Virginia will not attack the Capitol...Reign of terror in Virginia....” No folds. Few small edge tears, disbound from volume about fifty years ago, else very clean. $35.00

2108. Civil War News. Newspaper, New York Tribune, July 15, 1862, 8 pp. Small map of Vicksburg on p. 3. Articles on abolition of slavery, “Mayhem in Virginia,” Gen. Halleck’s army, Army of Shenandoah and Missouri. No folds. Minor wear in blank lower margin of last page, nominal edge toning, else fine and clean. $38.50

2109. Map of Washington. On last page of New York Daily Tribune, Sept. 13, 1861, 7 x 10. News of Gen. Fremont, Butler, Andrew Jackson, Fortress Monroe, Pope’s command at Missouri, Rebels near Washington, and more. No folds. Small ink blot on last page, not near map, else fine and clean. $33.00

2110. “Daily Graphic.” Illustrated newspaper, New York, Mar. 8, 1875, 8 pp. Front page with a large portrait of Gen. Fitz John Porter as new Commissioner of Public Works. Surrender of Cheyenne Indians, New York and foreign news, full-page graph of stock market activity for previous months - which was almost motionless! Original half fold, some edge wear at margins, light edge toning. $28.50

2111. “Daily Graphic.” Illustrated newspaper, New York, Mar. 10, 1875, 8 pp. Entire front page showing Counsel Hill for defense at trial of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe. A prominent clergyman and abolitionist, the former was accused of adultery. The trial lasted six months, resulting in a jury disagreement, but the scandal clouded the rest of his life. Minor edge wear and toning at margins, original half fold. $28.50

2112. “New York Farmer and Mechanic.” Newspaper, Mar. 6, 1845, 4 pp. Beautiful masthead. Oversize, illustrated. Articles on silk manufacture (a previous project of Alexander Hamilton), foreign agriculture, insects, rotary magnetic machine, etc. Light wear at spine, minor evidence of old folds, else surprisingly crisp and about fine. $25.00

2113. “American Herald of Liberty.” Tabloid-size newspaper, Exeter, N.H., Feb. 21, 1795, 4 pp., with attractive stylized appearance. Col. Pickering’s Treaty with Indians of the Six Nations ratified and discussed in two-column article. Extended summation of events of the previous year, commenting on British protection of the Indians; Madison’s restriction of trade with Britain; arrival of John Quincy Adams at the Hague for conferences. Unusually distinctive layout and typography for a newspaper of this era. Fine $47.50

2114. “Manchester Democrat.” Newspaper, Manchester, N.H., Apr. 16, 1845, 4 pp. Settlers in Texas, news from Texas and Rhode Island elections. Original folds. Very good. $22.00

2115. Last year of the Civil War. Newspaper, New York Herald, Jan. 23, 1865, 8 pp. Front-page map showing Colorado as “The Specie Basis of the Republic,” 9 1/2 x 11. Accompanying article, “Beyond the snowy Sierra...immense area for future...Magnificent route for railway...new gold and silver territories ...precious gems in abundance...Valuable statistics....” Also, Civil War coverage on “Mr. Seward... evacuation of Wilmington by Rebels...Peace rumors in Washington...The South’s preference for war, not peace....” Not folded. Fine. $48.50

2116. Sherman’s March through Georgia. Front-page account of destruction, advances, “Rebels massing an Army,” and panic, in New York Herald, Nov. 29, 1864. 8 pp. News of rebel plot, Gen. Thomas, Shenandoah, and Richmond. Not folded. Very fine. $45.00

2117. Civil War News. In New York Herald, July 24, 1864, 8 pp. Morgan’s raid, Union cavalry in North Carolina, privateers, blockade, Gen. Sickles, Gen. Lee cut off from Richmond, and more. Original center fold, light edge wear not affecting text, two pages detached at spine, else about fine. $41.00

2118. World War II era Soldiers’ Newspaper. Written and printed by soldiers in the jungle of New Guinea. Guinea Gold, Oct. 9, 1945, 4 pp. Articles on “Atomic Bomb Test” and sea power; Nazis forced to re-bury some of their victims; selection of new Cabinet in Japan; the new wonder drug penicillin, and more. Edge toning, else fine. $15.00

2119. World War II era Soldiers’ Newspaper. Rimba Post, printed in Biak, Netherlands East Indies. Sept. 8, 1945, 1 sheet printed both sides, 8 1/2 x 12 1/2. Announcing “American Troops March into Tokyo” and “Japanese Treatment of American Prisoners.” Very fine and scarce. $18.00

2120. “Daily Missouri Democrat.” Staunch Union newspaper, St. Louis, July 1861, with Civil War news in “horse blanket” size 23 x 32. 4 pp. News of the Army: supplies, battles, and more - even a railroad schedule. Original folds. Very fine. $14.25

2121. Revolutionary War. War date pay order, money to be paid “out of the Tax...on the pound.” Partly printed. Signed by three patriots. Fine. $22.50

2122. Revolutionary War. Manuscript pay order, war date, signed by patriot, with fine auditing signature of Gen. Jedidiah Huntington, who served at Valley Forge with Washington. An attractive document from the War for Independence. Fine. $38.50

2123. Early American Currency. Printed by Hall & Sellers. Signatures dark.

A. $8 note, 1778. Lyre on front, leaves on verso. One corner worn, else very good. $55.00

B. 15 shilling note, 1773 - year of the Boston Tea Party. Red and black. Fine. $62.00

2124. “For Service in the Continental Army.” Uncommon pay order, 1783, paying the soldier “for balance found due to him for service in the Continental Army.” Larger format, about 6 1/2 x 8 1/2, partly printed. Signed by patriot. Attractive and fine. $47.50

2125. Oliver Wolcott, Jr. Signed pay order, 1781, partly printed, to an officer. Wolcott was Secretary of Treasury, and son of the Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Also signed by a second patriot. Fine. $38.25

2126. Revolutionary War Receipt. View Image   Unusual document, 1779, manuscript, signed by W. Lawrence, Treasurer of Connecticut. Confirming funds from an Army officer “for the use of the State.” About 6 x 8, darkly penned in a beautiful hand. Clean, very fine, and suitable for framing. $48.50 (Example shown)

2127. Commander of the Minute-Men. Partly printed document signed by George Pitkin, served at Lexington and Concord, family supplied gunpowder to the Continental Army. Completed in Pitkin’s hand, and signed as Clerk of (Conn.) Supreme Court “for payment of a bill of cost against...a state criminal.” 5 x 8. Ornamental double border, delicate typestyle. Docketed on verso. Very fine. $75.00

2128. King James Bible. Original leaf from first edition, second issue, printed 1611 in London by Barker. 10 1/2 x 16, with large initial. With separate copy of title page. “This English translation of the Bible was done by 47 scholars, under patronage of King James, in an effort to impose the language.” Printed in Blackletter; it is known as the Authorized Version. $46.00

2129. “To Cashier of the Manhattan Company.” Letter, on stationery of Comptroller, Albany, N.Y., June 8, 1865, confirming transfer of $200. Attached to letter, a Certificate of Indebtedness, partly printed, Paymaster General’s Office, State of N.Y., same date, authorizing payback of that sum, signed by Gov. Fenton. Few minor defects from cut-cancels, and 1 x 1 1/2” fragment loose but present. $42.50

2130. Mexico. Interesting 2-peso banknote, issued 1915, following Mexican Revolution. Black and yellow obverse, ornate turquoise verso. Lake and mountain scene. Wear but satisfactory. $7.50

2131. Civil War Musician. Partly printed discharge for Walter Bently, a musician in 19th Regt., 1st Ohio Vols., who enrolled Oct. 1861, and discharged at Nashville, Sept. 9, 1862, “by reason of Gen. Buell’s order requiring all Regimental Bands to be mustered out of service.” Bently was born in Salem, Ohio. 7 1/2 x 12 1/2, vignette at top. Signed by Capt. John Young of U.S. Infantry. Browning and wear at folds, else good. Unusual. $47.50

2132. G.A.R. Membership form for Sherman Post No. 208, Dept. of Mass. Small portrait of Sherman in uniform. 7 x 8. Membership terms and fees; rules on verso. Unused. Near mint. $24.00

2133. Antebellum Georgia. “Resolutions of the Legislature of Georgia,” 1846, urging that the decision of the Supreme Court be published under Congress’ sponsorship, at public expense, as “they contain the most authentic exposition of the Constitution and laws of the U.S.” 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 1 page. A quaint item, in view of secession just over the horizon. Very fine. $28.00

2134. “And Jews are Freemen.” Interesting exchange of views between U.S. and Great Britain on suppression of the slave trade, in Niles Weekly Register, issue of Jan. 14, 1826, Baltimore, 16 pp. Separate article on Maryland legislative acts: “a late disgraceful part of our constitution is abolished, and Jews are freemen....” Some edge toning, else fine. $65.00

2135. “The Slave Question.” Niles Weekly Register, regarded as America’s first “news magazine.” Issue of Oct. 15, 1831, Baltimore, 16 pp. Reference to Nat Turner revolt in Virginia, and other insurrections in Delaware and Maryland. Other domestic and foreign news. Some edge toning, else fine. $50.00

2136. “Boston Medical & Surgical Journal.” 1854, 20 pp. Articles, long and short, on a variety of medical and surgical topics. Lacking covers, else fine. $24.00

2137. “The Doctor.” British journal of 1830s, illustrated, 8 pp. Articles on cases, cures, conditions of medicine, surgery, and health. Some edge toning, about fine. Very scarce title. $19.00

2138. Mint Set, 1969. Ten coins, all in original Bureau of the Mint clear, sealed packages: 50¢ (1, showing J.F.K.), 25¢ (2), 10¢ (2), 5¢ (2), and 1¢ Lincoln (3). Uncirculated. $14.90 set

3000. George Washington and Religion. In the Hands of a Good Providence, by Mary V. Thompson. Published 2008, a book on religion in the life of Washington, acclaimed as “the authoritative work on the subject...Likely the best book that will ever be written on Washington and religion.” Featuring “new data, rich material,” with insights into the daily life of our First President. University of Virginia Press, 251 pp., illustrated, index, d.j. New. $29.95

3001. Amelia Earhart. The story of the famous aviatrix, her marriage to publisher George Putnam, and friendship with Dorothy, George’s first wife. By Sally Putnam Chapman, Dorothy’s granddaughter. Whistled Like a Bird, published by Warner Books, 1997, first edition, 268 pp., many photos, d.j. As new. $16.50

3002. My Favorite Comedies in Music. By Victor Borge and Robert Sherman. Splendid autograph of Borge on flyleaf. Readers are treated to thirteen chapters of the irresistible Borge humor, directed at music’s geniuses. F. Watts, N.Y., 1980, 144 pp., d.j. Very fine. $29.50

3003. Bryan. Biography of William Jennings Bryan, by Louis W. Koenig. Substantial volume, 736 pp., on the man credited as founder of the modern Democratic Party, recognizing the importance of black voters. Defeated in all of his three bids for the Presidency, his ideas were years ahead of realization. Outstanding work on a neglected political figure. Putnam, N.Y., 1971, index. Edge toning of d.j., else near new. $28.50

3004. Debtors and Creditors in America. By Peter J. Coleman. Insolvency, imprisonment for debt, and bankruptcy studied from 1607 to 1900. A history of lending and borrowing, discussed state by state: credit vs. the law. Richly footnoted. State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1974, 303 pp., index, d.j. Ex-private library, else near new. $34.50

3005. Social Structure of Revolutionary America. By Jackson Turner. A study of the economic class structure of seven states of the new nation. Highly interesting account of life in different classes of colonial society - both North and South. With generous footnotes. Princeton University Press, 1965, 330 pp., index, d.j. toned at edge, else near new. $7.25

3006. Cities in the Wilderness. By Carl Bridenbaugh. Urban life in America, 1625-1742, detailing the progression from colonial villages to city life. Capricorn Books, N.Y., 1954, 2nd ed., 500 pp., index, footnotes, soft cover. Very fine. $8.75

3007. Cities in Revolt. Companion book to above, by Bridenbaugh. Covers 1743 to 1770. 435 pp. Very fine. $8.75

3008. Custer Victorious. By G.J.W. Urwin, on Custer’s achievements in the Civil War. Defeated J.E.B. Stuart, again in action at Gettysburg. Called “the Boy General,” he was the youngest General in the Union Army. This biography a tribute to Custer during the War years. Blue & Grey Press, N.J., 1983, 308 pp., illus., index, d.j. New. $15.50

3009. Slavery in the Structure of American Politics. By D.L. Robinson. Analysis covering 1765 to 1820. Harcourt, Brace, N.Y., 1971, 564 pp., tables, index. Light wear, d.j. fine. $19.25

3010. Prohibition. History of Bureau of Prohibition and its works, by L.F. Schmeckerier. Brookings Institute, Washington, 1929, 333 pp., index, cloth. Spine sunned, else fine. $10.50

3011. Conquistadores without Swords. By Leo Devel. An acclaimed work on explorers of the New World. Shocken, N.Y., 1974, 599 pp., maps, plates, illus., index. Soft cover. Very fine. $15.00

3012. The Family Bible Dictionary. Illustrated, abridged version, including list of Biblical places. Imitation leather covers, with gilt title. As new. $8.50

3013. Peace Movements of the World. Ed. by Alan J. Day. Eastern Press, London, 398 pp., index. References cited 1982-86. Name, address, aims, formation, activities, membership, publications, and affiliations shown for each group, totalling some 1,200 different worldwide. Scarce. Very fine. $24.00

3014. Imported Car Spotter’s Guide. A unique automotive pictorial reference work, by Tad Burness. With over 2,000 illustrations of 83 makes, from 11 countries. From Allard to Wartburg, Alfa Romeo to Volvo. Pub. 1979, 8 1/2 x 9 1/2, 359 pp., soft cover. Showing imported cars starting with their first appearance in American showrooms, variously 1940s to 1970s. Some shelf wear, spine sunned, else clean and very good. Now very scarce. $39.00

– Classic References –

3015. Webster’s Geographical Dictionary. Latest edition, with over 47,000 places, 218 maps, 15,000 cross-references, 1,370 pp., cloth, d.j. Including alternate and former place-names, and foreign-language variants. In addition to countries of the world, major administrative subdivisions, and cities, in many cases natural features, populations, sizes, and economic and historical information is provided. An essential reference tool for home, office, school or library. Brand new. $32.95

3016. Autographs of the Confederacy. Limited Edition of handwriting examples of the men who led the South. Nearly 600 high quality photographic reproductions. Printed on acid-free paper, bound in library-quality bookcloth, French marbled endpapers, silk ribbon placemark. Nested limitation leaf autographed by Robert E. Lee, IV (great-grandson of R.E. Lee), William Wirt Allen, III (great-grandson of C.S.A. Gen. William Wirt Allen), and compiler Michael Reese II. With today’s prices for Confederate autographs, this pictorial reference can pay for itself in short order. The original - and definitive - work on the subject. Copies reside in the libraries of many descendants of the Generals of the Confederacy whose autographs are pictured within. Not one omission. Published by us, now long O.P. Supply now very limited. (189.00 high bid on eBay.) Mint. $125.00

3017. Autographs of the Confederacy. Extra-deluxe connoisseur’s edition. All edges gilt. Bound by hand, with black silk moiré boards stamped in gold, platinum-grey silk moiré endleaves. Printed on acid-free paper. Numbered limitation leaf, with signatures of Lee IV, Allen III, and compiler. In custom fitted heavy Mylar dustjacket. Content identical to preceding edition. With letter signed by publisher’s book designer, describing history of and materials used in this exceptional collector’s keepsake binding. A stunning confection – as rare as its subject matter – for the Civil War historian and connoisseur of fine bindings alike. Only twenty copies originally made. Supply very limited. Mint. $225.00

3018. Generals in Blue. Warner’s companion to Generals in Gray, this work comprising his classic reference to some 583 Union Generals. Photograph and biography of each officer, together with extensive notes, appendices, and bibliography. Including invaluable listing of the 1,367 additional Union General Officers who never held full rank. 680 pp., cloth, d.j. New. $34.95

3019. Generals in Gray. The classic reference on 425 Confederate Generals, with photograph and biography of each. 420 pp., cloth, d.j., appendix of battles, exhaustive notes, bibliography. Many of the photographs are from private sources, heretofore little-known, and form a unique portrait gallery. One of the foundation volumes of any Civil War library. New. $34.95

3020. More Generals in Gray. A newer reference work, by Bruce S. Allardice, and adjunct to Warner’s original Generals in Gray. Containing 137 additional Confederate Generals unlisted in Warner’s book. 425 pp., illus., cloth. New. $29.95

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11. -- Power Wagon magazine. Chicago, 1908-1909. Transportation, Automobile, Truck, Bus, Commercial Vehicle, Chicago, Illinois. Complete years of this seldom-seen, limited-circulation journal of pioneer truck, bus, and commercial vehicle manufacturing and the trucking business. Fascinating photographs. Variously 20-32 pp. per issue. In original leather bindings, ex-Peerless Motor Co. library. Excessively rare title. In all, 24 consecutive issues. 1390.00

12. N.S.U. Motorcycles. New York, 1910. Transportation, Motorcycle, N.S.U., NSU, Germany, New York City, New York. Sales catalogue, in English, for the American market. Charming item, including "Undergeared" models for "the less athletic rider." New Old Stock condition. 590.00

17. Western Motorcyclist, then The Motorcyclist. Los Angeles, 1932-33. Transportation, Motorcycle, Motorcyclist, West, Western, Los Angeles, California, Harley-Davidson, Indian. Collection of 9 consecutive issues of these motorcycle magazines, comprising final four issues as "Western Motorcyclist" and first five issues of its successor, "The Motorcyclist." Fine condition. Scarce. 520.00

18. Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz 220/230 illustrated parts book. 1965/66. Transportation, Automobile, Mercedes-Benz, Germany. Factory-issued; 61 plates. Together with color sales catalogue, with interesting carbuyer's notes. Two items. 43.50

21. H.E. Howe, ed. Chemistry in Industry - A Cooperative Work Intended to give Examples of the Contributions made to Industry by Chemistry. The Chemical Foundation, N.Y., 1925. Science, Reference, Chemistry, Industry, Gas, Glass, Leather, Packing House, Packinghouse, Pulp, Paper, Perfume, Flavor, Fragrance, Petroleum, Bakelite, Rubber. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4, 372 pp., gold-stamped brown cloth, many full-p. plates. Interesting assemblage of 21 essays by prominent American scientists, some technical, some visionary, but all on the theme of the "omnipresence of chemical work." Subjects including gases, glass, leather, packinghouse processes, pulp and paper, perfumes and flavors, petroleum, Bakelite, rubber, and more. Some shelf wear, good. 12.25

25. Buick. Owner's manual, with accompanying literature. 1954. Transportation, Automobile, Buick, Delco, Dynaflow, 1954, Antique Automobile, Antique Car, Vintage Car. Ten items in all, including ventilation and heating and "Twin Turbine Dynaflow" booklets, "Important Tips" folder, Owner Service Policy, Delco Service Policy, owner i.d. card, orange dash hangtag, all in original envelope. New Old Stock. 90.00

26. Chevrolet. Owner's manual. 1947. Transportation, Automobile, Chevrolet, 1947, Antique Automobile, Antique Car, Vintage Car. Good used condition. 47.50

27. Chevrolet. Owner's manual. 1947. Transportation, Automobile, Chevrolet, 1947, Antique Automobile, Antique Car, Vintage Car. Worn but satisfactory. 39.00

28. Chevrolet. Owner's manuals, with related literature. 1949. Transportation, Automobile, Chevrolet, 1949, Antique Automobile, Antique Car, Vintage Car. Presumed first, and second edition, together with folder about chrome plating, reply postcard, jack hangtag, plus addition reading copy (poor condition) of second edition. In all, three manuals and three collateral items. 120.00

29. Chevrolet. Owner's manual, with related literature. 1951. Transportation, Automobile, Chevrolet, 1951, Antique Automobile, Antique Car, Vintage Car. Together with new-car break-in folder, Delco Service Policy, body ticket ("Dealer's Copy"), factory quality control check card, heating, defrosting, and ventilation controls hangtag, and Service Policy. New Old Stock. 95.00

30. Chevrolet Corvair. Owner's manual. 1963. Transportation, Automobile, Chevrolet, Corvair, 1963, Antique Automobile, Antique Car, Vintage Car. Covers car and truck models. 19.50

34. Pontiac. Owner's manual. 1940. Transportation, Automobile, Pontiac, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. New Old Stock copy. 65.00

35. Mercedes-Benz. (Memorabilia): "Star Salesman's Club" Award. 1950's? Transportation, Automobile, Mercedes-Benz, German Car, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. Attractive and substantial ashtray, probably handmade at Mercedes-Benz factory. Engraved bronze with special blue glass insert. Mercedes memorabilia of the early postwar period is uncommon. Suitable for display. 110.00

36. Checker. Sales catalogue. 1950. Transportation, Automobile, Checker, Taxicab, Taxi, Cab, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. Showing both the then-ubiquitous Checker Cab and their plain passenger car. Somewhat ungainly styling in this transition period, between their flamboyant taxis of the Thirties and the familiar shape which prevailed from the late Fifties to the end. Very good. Rare. 195.00

39. Benner Six. Sales catalogue. N.Y., 1909. Transportation, Automobile, Benner, New York City, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. Made for one year only. Sold only from their factory on Broadway in Manhattan. Some wear, else good, and rare. 325.00

41. A.P.A.L. (Porsche). Sales folder, sales sheet, and envelope. 1966. Transportation, Automobile, A.P.A.L., APAL, Porsche, Belgium, Belgian Car, Germany, German Car, Sports Car, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. Belgian-built Porsche-based sportscar. Scarce. Three items. 95.00

42. Thomas schoolbus. File of documents relating to customer's order for schoolbus. 1950's. Transportation, Bus, School Bus, Schoolbus, Thomas, North Carolina. Comprising: sales catalogue, specification sheet, purchase order for heavily-optioned bus, two invoices, dealer order, receipt, manuscript quotation, four cancelled checks, statement, bank envelope, and Thomas factory mailing envelope. In all, 15 pieces. Interesting and fine. 59.00

43. R&V Knight. Literature collection, comprising: two different sales folder, N.O.S. booklet, N.O.S. owner's manual, deluxe catalogue (p. 1 clipped, possibly by salesman), and pricelist. 1922. Transportation, Automobile, R. & V. Knight, R & V Knight, R&V Knight, Root & Vandervoort Engineering Company, East Moline, Illinois, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. Models H, J, and R. Substantial assemblage of items relating to this marque. In all, 7 items. 390.00

44. Durant. Owner's manual, Model "55." June 1928. Transportation, Automobile, Durant, Oakland, California, Muncie, Indiana, Elizabeth, New Jersey, Long Island City, New York, Flint, Michigan, Leaside, Ontario, Canada, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. 68 pp., 22 illustrations. Including N.O.S. wall chart. 80.00

47. Reliable-Dayton/F.A.L. Automobile. Deluxe sales catalogue. Chicago, 1909. Transportation, Automobile, Reliable-Dayton, F.A.L., FAL, Fal, F-A-L, Chicago, Illinois, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. From the transition year, in which the Reliable-Dayton, an almost hopelessly archaic automobile, was taken over by the Fal Motor Co., also of Chicago. New Old Stock. 160.00

48. Buffalo Electric Automobile. Sales folder, opening from 6-1/4 x 9-1/2 to 19 x 25. Ornate orange border around all panels, with buffalo head motif in floral wreath; crisp photographs in chocolate brown and orange duotone on enamel. Models 29, 30, and 30-B Limousine. Buffalo, N.Y., 1913. Transportation, Automobile, Electric Automobile, Electric Car, Buffalo Electric, Babcock, Buffalo, New York, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. Scarce literature for this doomed electric; a sales arrangement with Wanamaker was insufficient to sustain the marque. Old separation at one fold, affecting no text, repaired with tape prior to 1977, else fine and clean. Ex-Stan Yost/Henry Mathis Collections. 120.00

51. K-R-I-T automobile. Sales catalogue. Detroit, 1913. Transportation, Automobile, K-R-I-T, KRIT, Krit, Detroit, Michigan, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car, Swastika. From the only year in which this swastika-logoed automobile was offered with six cylinders. New Old Stock copy. 145.00

52. General Motors/GMC. Illustrated parts book, Model "KU" truck. 1913. Transportation, Truck, General Motors, GMC, G.M.C., Antique Truck, Old Truck, Vintage Truck. New Old Stock copy. 135.00

54. Metropolitan automobile. Shop Manual. 1955. Transportation, Automobile, Metropolitan, American Motors, Economy Car, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. Original example. 48.50

56. Stanley Steam. Sales catalogue. 1907. Transportation, Automobile, Stanley Steamer, Newton, Massachusetts, Racing, Steam Car, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. Including "fastest stock car in the world." In 1906, a specially prepared Stanley had been driven 127.66 m.p.h. on the sands of Daytona. The following year, the same driver attained more than 150 m.p.h., but crashed; miraculously, the driver survived. Covers detached at backbone, else very good. 270.00

57. Holsman automobile. Sales catalogue. Chicago, 1908. Transportation, Automobile, Holsman, Chicago, Illinois, High Wheeler, Highwheeler, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. Charming literature of this primeval - but commercially successful - car, with its manila rope drive and hand brakes. New Old Stock example. 190.00

58. Charles E. Duryea. Charles E. Duryea Typewritten Letter Signed. Philadelphia, 1932. Transportation, Automobile, Duryea, Autograph, Charles E. Duryea, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Reading, Electric Car, Gas Car, Steam Car, Industrial History, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. The finest - and lengthiest - letter of Duryea we have ever had. Recounting in detail the evolution of the automobile in America, including electric-, gas-, and steam-powered. One full page. Duryea autograph material, other than signatures clipped from bank checks by his son, M.J., is rare. Transcript on request. Other important Duryea items available. 4500.00

61. Mack Truck. (Internal collection of photographs). Allentown, Pa., and Plainfield, N.J., n.d. but early 1920's. Transportation, Truck, Mack, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Plainfield, New Jersey, Engine, Motor, Industrial Photography, Manufacturing, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. Splendid, unique collection: complete set of 40 different, numbered miniature photographs from Mack archives, comprising progressive pictorial record of Mack Truck engine assembly. Each 4 x 5, image size 2-1/4 x 2-3/4, sepia, typewritten captions beneath each, some lengthy. Documenting steps in Mack engine manufacture, including machining, assembly, painting, testing, and more. Believed only set ever made - not for advertising purposes. Unpublished. Generally fine. 590.00

62. (Duryea automobile). Piece of the original leather top of the 1893 Duryea automobile, one of the most historic and most photographed artifacts of American industrial history, presently in Smithsonian. Dark brown leather, about size of stick of gum. This is from the Duryea's first successfully running automobile, actually driven by them, and built prior to their victory in America's first auto race in 1895. Transportation, Automobile, Duryea, Charles E. Duryea, J. Frank Duryea, Springfield, Massachusetts, Smithsonian Institution, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car, Artifact, Relic, Souvenir. With modern photoprint of the pre-restoration Duryea showing leather top of which this is a piece, and statement of provenance. Of utmost rarity and importance, and a wonderful conversation piece. Other important Duryea items available. 750.00

63. Louisville Paint Manufacturing Co. Color sampler display: "Gloss Auto & Carriage Paint, ...Paint Makers, Color Grinders." Louisville, Ky. C. 1900-05. Transportation, Automobile, Buggy, Carriage, Horse-Drawn, Horsedrawn, Wagon, Louisville Paint Manufacturing Company, Louisville, Kentucky, Color, Paint, Pigment, Varnish, Advertising, Sign, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. Delightful hanging placard, 8 x 12, displaying seven color chips, including "Coach Yellow, Brewster Green, Coach Black." Butter-cream celluloid turned over thick beveled tin. Some light spotting, else fine. 220.00

67. Jackie Robinson. Signature of the beloved Brooklyn Dodger, obtained in person c. 1962-3 at a Western Union office in Manhattan. Sports, Baseball, Black History, Autograph, Hall of Famer, Brooklyn Dodgers, Jackie Robinson. Apparently clipped by young collector from a sheet of telegram stationery, irregular 1-1/4 x 2-1/2. Old tape stains from schoolboy's display of the time above and below signature, touching "J," "R," and tip of "B," else good. Because of defects, 220.00

71. Lafayette automobile. Collection of 33 original magazine advertisements of the pre-Nash marque, comprising 21 different. Principally from small-format magazines, 1920-23. Transportation, Automobile, Lafayette, LaFayette, La Fayette, Mars Hill, Indiana, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Advertising, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car, Classic Car. A luxurious, expensive car, costing up to $7,500, designed by the creator of the 1915 Cadillac V-8. 71.50

72. Wills Sainte Claire automobile. Collection of 17 original magazine advertisements, comprising 9 different, plus multiples. Principally from small-format publications, 1922-26. Transportation, Automobile, Wills Sainte Claire, Marysville, Michigan, Advertising, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car, Classic Car. A highly engineered luxury car. 37.50

76. Fiat. Fiat 8V automobile sales folder. Issued c. 1952; datestamped Apr. 31, 1953. In German. Transportation, Automobile, FIAT, Fiat, F.I.A.T., Italian Car, Racing Car, Sports Car, Streamlined Car, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. 8-1/4 x 11-1/2, 4 pp., turquoise and black. German dealer's handstamp. In all, 7 photos and 2 drawings. Rare literature for this high-performance exotic. Ex-Crismon Collection. 290.00

78. Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. "Harley-Davidson Dealer" factory magazine. Jan. 1913. Transportation, Motorcycle, Harley-Davidson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Antique Motorcycle, Old Motorcycle, Vintage Motorcycle. Seldom-seen Harley magazine for dealers only. Over 30 photographs, including factory, personnel, and bikes back to 1907. Ex-lib.; later spine reinforcement with library tape; stampings removed; else very satisfactory, otherwise complete, and rare. 570.00

81. Pierce-Arrow. Pierce Motorcycle deluxe sales catalogue. 1912. Transportation, Motor Cycle, Motorcycle, Pierce, Pierce-Arrow, Buffalo, New York, Antique Motorcycle, Old Motorcycle, Vintage Motorcycle. Originally 32 pp., lacking centerfold, evidently having fallen out from faulty staples (this is the second example we've seen thus over the years). Very scarce and desirable nonetheless, and if perfect would be twice our price of... 399.00

84. Anne Farber and Lloyd H. Rogler. Unitas: Hispanic and Black Children in a Healing Community. Hispanic Research Center, Fordham University, Bronx, NY, 1981. Monograph No. 6. Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Children, Urban Studies, City, Minority, Ethnic, Hispanic Culture, Puerto Rican, African-American, Black, South Bronx, New York City, Fordham University, Bronx, New York. Exhaustive study of this therapeutic outreach program in the South Bronx, conducted at the zenith of destruction in this epicenter of urban America. 128 pp., 7 plates, pictorial paper wrappers. As new. Several copies available. Ea., 11.75

85. Peter L. Sissons. The Hispanic Experience of Criminal Justice. Hispanic Research Center, Fordham University, Bronx, NY, 1979. Monograph No. 3. Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Crime, Criminal Justice, Urban Studies, City, Minority, Ethnic, Hispanic Culture, Puerto Rican, Fordham University, Bronx, New York. A thorough treatment by this urban scholar of Hispanic involvement in the criminal justice system, the sub-culture of violence, and much more. 79 pp., 16 tables, bibliography. As new. Several copies available. Ea., 11.75

86. William C. Woolfson, Compiler; Nicholas J. Falco, Editor. They Were Here: Some Bronxites Who Have Achieved. The Bronx Society of Science and Letters, Bronx, NY, 1986, Second Revised Edition. Reference, Biography, History, Bronx, The Bronx, New York, Athlete, Baseball, Football, New York Yankees, New York Giants, Colonial, Revolutionary War, Nobelist, Author, Musician, Artist, Clergy, Politician, Educator, Scientist, Doctor, Businessmen, Industrialist. (xiii) + 101 pp., 6 x 9-1/4, doublethick cover with genuine vegetable parchment overwrap, 2 plates. Unique reference, listing distinguished Bronxites in every field of endeavor, from colonial times to the present. Including Nobelists, authors, musicians, artists, clergy, public officials, educators, scientists, doctors, businessmen, industrialists, athletes, and more. Including dates of birth and death, brief biographical information, and neighborhood where they lived, where available. As new. O.P. 8.75

87. (Revolutionary War). (Revolutionary War). Original manuscript document dated July 4, 1776, from oldest town in Connecticut, Wethersfield, for "a Gun & Bayonet...to be used in ye Colony'?s] Service 'in] the ensuing Campaign...." Signed for by prominent patriot Joseph Andrus, whose home was often filled with townspeople seeking protection. Located in the center of town near the famed Meeting House, where Washington, Silas Deane, and others periodically plotted, Andrus was undoubtedly acquainted with all of them. Wethersfield, Conn., "July 4th, 1776." Revolutionary War, July 4 1776, 1776, Early America, Wethersfield, Connecticut, Joseph Andrus, George Washington, Founding Fathers, Manuscript, Document, Autograph. Wethersfield played a key role in American history. Some five years hence, Washington would hold a secret meeting, known as the Wethersfield Conference, at which the campaign that would end the War was planned. It is entirely possible that Andrus had knowledge of Wash! ington's presence. Manuscripts of any kind dated July 4, 1776 are very rare; on-line searches located not a single example at the L.O.C., Smithsonian N.M.A.H., N.Y.P.L., and other leading archives. 98000.00

106. Mulholland Co. Mulholland Ambulance advertising folder. Excessively rare literature of this tiny builder, 5 x 6-1/2 oblong, 4 pp. Full-panel photo of the Mulholland Ambulance, with facing photo of interior. "This ambulance was exhibited at the Cleveland Auto Show...and pronounced by the Cleveland papers to be the most complete and most luxurious car on exhibition...with seats for doctor and nurse...." Dunkirk, N.Y., n.d. but c. 1911. Transportation, Automobile, Ambulance, Automobile, Truck, Mulholland, Dunkirk, New York, Cleveland, Ohio, Medical History, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. Marque listed in Kimes with only brief mention of electric auto planned for 1907, but production doubted. Dark dust stain on front panel not affecting photo inside, waterstain, broken and nearly separated at spine fold, generally in satisfactory condition. The only literature of this automaker we have ever seen. 115.00

112. Gay Talese. Honor Thy Father. World Publishing, New York: 1971. Crime, Cosa Nostra, Mafia, Mob. 6-1/4 x 9-1/4, 526 pp., cloth, color d.j., indexed, plates. "In this monumental work - packed with fascinating, intimate details and brilliant reporting and written in the style of a novel - Talese portrays the secret society as they - and he - have lived it in the six years he traveled with the individuals who have so dominated the crime charts...." Label remnant on center of d.j., minor shelfwear, pp. 373-397 tips with soft roll, probably bindery defect, else very good and clean. 5.50

123. Bill Morris. Motor City. Alfred A. Knopf, N.Y.: 1992, First Edition. Transportation, Automobile, Detroit, Michigan, Fiction, Fifties, Social History, Buick, 1954, Flint, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. 5-3/4 x 8-1/2, 337 pp., color d.j. with stylized view of c. ?54 yellow Buick. "A bustling, encyclopedic account of the way we were at the apogee of the American Century...In Motor City we follow these characters from the design studios and boardrooms to the plants and dealerships, as they content with love affairs, office intrigues and corporate espionage...With Buick and Detroit as its church and state...." Ex-lib., internally clean and v.f. 9.75

125. Mary Day Winn; illustrated by E.H. Suydam. The Macadam Trail ??Ten Thousand Miles by Motor Coach. Alfred A. Knopf, N.Y.: 1931. Transportation, Bus, Coach, Pickwick, Travel, West, Chicago, Kansas City, Illustrated Books, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. 6 x 9, 319 + (12) pp., gold-stamped caramel linen, pictorial endpapers, indexed, 33 full-p. wash drawings, full-color frontispiece with guard leaf, numerous woodcuts, all drawn specifically for this book by Suydam. A beautifully written, beautifully illustrated, and beautifully printed work, describing in detail rich in both history and mood, the author's odyssey by bus, from Kansas City throughout the West, then cross-country, and back to Chicago. Minor shelf wear, else fine. A handsome book. 23.50

127. William J. Miskella. Practical Color Simplified ??A Handbook on Lacquering, Enameling, Coloring, and Painting with special attention to Mixing, Choosing, Harmonizing, Matching, Lighting, Testing, and Designation. Finishing Research Laboratories, Inc., Chicago: 1928. Practical Finishing Series, Vol. I. Art, Painting, Color, Color Name, Color Nomenclature, Color Lighting, Color Theory, Reference, Art Deco, Theater, Theatre, Lacquer, Enamel, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. 6 x 9-1/4, 113 pp., indexed, unusual gold-stamped crepe-embossed boards, 7 color plates (including auto salesroom, "A Modern Theater," "A Perfume Light," etc.), and 15 tables. A stylish work by this noted color technician of the early Deco period. Including treatments of colored lighting, color language, color designation, color and business, trends in popular colors, and more. Minor cover wear, else very good. 29.50

130. Bessemer Truck. Wonderful archive of 36 different, original factory salesman's photographs, c. 1920, showing a wide array of fine views of this Pennsylvania-built truck, many in actual service with interesting livery, in a range of body styles. All but two are 5 x 8-1/4 obl.; rich dark-chocolate on stiff photographic stock. Some photos probably taken on factory grounds. Others include a Bessemer Truck pulling a Bessemer trailer, in turn loaded with six truck chassis!, lumber truck, hospital truck, more. Grove City, (western) Pa. Transportation, Truck, Bessemer, Grove City, Pennsylvania, Photographs, Antique Truck, Old Truck, Vintage Truck. Original two-hole binder punch in blank left margins; two photos on top of collection somewhat dust-stained, balance virtually as new and in lovely condition. An exhaustive and rare showing of this handsome vehicle. Collection intact as acquired. 570.00

137. Joseph Arleo. The Grand Street Collector. Berkley Medallion, 1975 ed. Crime, New York, Mystery, Fiction, Cosa Nostra, Mafia, Mob. 4 x 7, 191 pp., paperback. At first glance, the typography and puppet motif on its cover appears to be similar to "The Godfather." "A contract too hot for the Mafia to handle? Give it to The Grand Street Collector...An engrossing character study...." Some wear, very good. 3.25

139. -- Webster's Biographical Dictionary. G. & C. Merriam. Reference, Biography, History, Americana, Ancient History, Middle Ages, Modern History, Royalty, Military, Political, Civil War. Latest edition, with some 40,000 U.S. and foreign entries from all periods of history, ancient to Twentieth Century. Over 1,600 pp., cloth, d.j., with multiple reference indices. An invaluable work--we use our desk copy many times each day. Brand new, publisher-fresh. 27.95

142. Ezra J. Warner. Generals in Gray - Lives of the Confederate Commanders. Reference, Civil War, Confederate, South, Military, Army, Navy, General, Admiral, Officer, Soldier, Sailor, Gun, Sword, Weapon, Americana, History. The classic reference on 425 Confederate Generals, with photograph and bio of each. 420 pp., cloth, d.j., appendix of battles, exhaustive notes, bibliography. Many of the photographs are from private sources, heretofore little known, and form a unique portrait gallery. One of the foundation volumes of any Civil War library. (See also our listing of Warner's companion work, "Generals in Blue.") Brand new, publisher-fresh. 34.95

143. Bruce S. Allardice. More Generals in Gray. Reference, Civil War, Confederate, South, Military, Americana, History, Army, Navy, General, Admiral, Officer, Soldier, Sailor, Gun, Sword, Weapon. A newer reference work, and adjunct to Warner's original "Generals in Gray." Containing 137 additional Confederate Generals unlisted in Warner's book. 425 pp., illus., cloth. Brand new, publisher-fresh. 29.95

144. Ezra J. Warner. Generals in Blue - Lives of the Union Commanders. Reference, Civil War, Union, Confederate, North, Military, Americana, History, Army, Navy, General, Admiral, Officer, Soldier, Sailor, Gun, Sword, Weapon. Warner's companion to "Generals in Gray," this work comprising his classic reference to some 583 Union Generals. Photograph and biography of each officer, together with extensive notes, appendices, and bibliography. Including invaluable listing of the 1,367 additional Union General Officers who never held full rank. 680 pp., cloth, d.j. Brand new, publisher-fresh. 34.95

146. Peter J. Steincrohn, M.D. Live Longer and Enjoy It! Prentice-Hall, 1956. Health, Medical, Medicine, Wellness, Healing, Fitness, Life, Longevity. 6 x 9, 256 pp., indexed, two-tone cloth, d.j. Highly readable, early popular book on wellness by this forerunner of today's crowded field of practitioners, his philosophy published in The Saturday Evening Post, Reader's Digest, and other titles during the Fifties. "The key to improving your physical and mental health...Dr. Steincrohn doesn't overlook anything to help you reach that goal...." D.j. edge tears, one semicircular portion lacking at top, else very good. 9.25

147. Gregory Urwin. Custer Victorious - The Civil War Battles of George A. Custer. Blue & Grey Press, 1983. Civil War, Custer, Custer's Land Stand, Little Big Horn, Military, Indian, Indian Wars, West, American History, Americana. 308 pp., cloth, illus., indexed, d.j. Considered America's most controversial and dramatic military leader. The youngest General in the U.S. Army, Custer's Land Stand at Little Big Horn in 1876 made him a legend. As new. Multiple copies available. Ea., 18.00

148. Stephen W. Sears, ed. For Country, Cause and Leader - The Civil War Journal of Charles B. Haydon. Ticknor & Fields, N.Y., 1993. Civil War, Union, Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Peninsula Campaign, Vicksburg, Michigan Infantry, Military, American History, Americana. 371 pp., cloth, indexed, d.j. A remarkable firsthand view of the Civil War by this soldier in the 2nd Michigan Infantry. Served as Bull Run, Fredericksburg, the Peninsula Campaign, and Vicksburg. As new. List price 25.00. 15.00

151. Richard B. Harwell, ed. The Confederate Reader - or How the South Saw the Civil War. Dorset Press, N.Y.: 1992. Civil War, Confederate, Confederacy, South, Military, American History, Americana. 389 pp., part cloth, illus., d.j. In the words of Southerners of the time, comprising battle reports, general orders from Southern officers, newspaper articles, and more. An important addition to a Civil War library. Very fine. 17.50

154. Chester, Hodgson and Page. An American Melodrama - The Presidential Campaign of 1968, the Most Dramatic Campaign in American History. Viking, N.Y.: 1969. American History, Americana, Presidential Campaign, Political Campaign, 1968, Eugene McCarthy, Robert Kennedy, Hubert Humphrey, George Wallace, Nelson Rockefeller, Ronald Reagan, Lyndon Johnson, Vietnam era, 1960's, 1960s, Sixties. 814 pp., indexed, cloth, d.j. An in-depth study of the political world of 1968, inhabited by Robert F. Kennedy, Eugene McCarthy, Hubert Humphrey, George Wallace, Nelson Rockefeller, Ronald Reagan, Lyndon B. Johnson, and others. Light wear, else fine. 15.00

155. Binkley and Moos. Grammar of American Politics - Federal, State, and Local Governments presented as the workings of democracy. Knopf, N.Y.: 1952. American History, Americana, Political Science, Politics, Democracy, Fifties, 1950's, 1950s. 1,059 pp., indexed, enlarged second edition, d.j. A classic text. Light wear but fine. 8.00

157. Farmer and Henley. Dictionary of Slang and Its Analogues. University Books, N.Y.: 1966. Reference, Dictionary, Literature, English Language, Slang, Speech, Americana. 461 pp., cloth, d.j. The revised edition of volume I, which is lacking from almost all sets of this work, originally published 1903-09. A fascinating history of usage of a multitude of expressions, popular and arcane alike. Light edge wear, else very good. 15.00

164. Wolf Blitzer. Between Washington and Jerusalem. Oxford, N.Y.: 1985. Judaica, Middle East, CIA, Mossad, Jerusalem, Israel. 259 pp., indexed, d.j. A reporter's notebook by the Washington Bureau Chief of the Jerusalem Post, investigating the political, intelligence, and diplomatic conflicts and cooperation between the two countries. Presidents, the CIA, the Mossad, and much more fill its pages. Mint. 9.50

168. Bennett Cerf. Laughter Incorporated - The best of the recent crop of stories and anecdotes harvested by the author of "Shake Well Before Using." Bantam, First Printing, June, 1952. Humor, Cerf, Jokes. 4-1/4 x 6-1/2, 185 pp., paperback. Delightfully illustrated with cartoons by Paul Galdone. Spine wear, considerable use, but generally good. 1.50

170. Saul Bellow. To Jerusalem and Back - A Personal Account. The Viking Press, N.Y.: 1976. Judaica, Israel, Middle East, Jerusalem. 6 x 9, 182 pp., cloth, d.j. "This extraordinary book is the result of Bellow's sojourn in Israel during...late 1975...A marvelous portrait gallery...a virtual syllabus of the many policies that surround Israel's life as a nation...Bellow's journey is...into the heart of one of the most tragic and complex issues of this century." Some d.j. edge tears at top inside flap and stains, internally very fine and clean. 8.75

171. Robert Farr. The Electronic Criminals. McGraw-Hill, 1975. Crime, Criminology, Technology, Computers, Electronics, Embezzlement, Forgery, Fraud, Ponzi, Swindlers. 6-1/4 x 9-1/4, 194 pp., cloth, d.j. "A close-up look at criminal capers in a technological age...both chilling and entertaining reading. Based on the author's own experiences as an expert in computer fraud and industrial criminology, the book's cast of characters includes fakes, forgers, swindlers, embezzlers, con men...Farr details Ponzi schemes, international heists, and the most sophisticated global criminal acts...." Ex-lib., minor wear, very good-fine. 14.50

180. Champion Machinery Co. Trade catalogue of Bakers' Machinery. Operating information on each machine provides a detailed exposition of the bakery of 1913. Mouth-watering plate of 17 kinds of cakes and cookies, showing what can be made with their equipment; "frosting, nuts, raisins, can be added, making cakes of endless variety." Well illustrated offerings of virtually everything for the modern bakery, from mixers, long loaf moulders, and beaters, to cake box machines, bread racks, cake pans, dough chutes, ovens, more. Joliet, Ill., Sept. 1, 1913. Trade Catalogue, Baking, Bakery, Cake, Bread, Cookies, Machinery, Joliet, Illinois. 6-3/4 x 10-1/4, 48 pp., apricot and black on caramel cover, ornate caramel masthead on all pages, with black text. Extensive description and specifications of each machine, some decorated with Champion's bald eagle logo. Eight-pp. pricelist laid in. One soft vertical fold, minor cover edge wear, else very good. Appealing item. 2/ 64.00

186. Ewing Young Mitchell. Kicked In and Kicked Out of the President's Little Cabinet. Timely work, by former Asst. Secretary of Commerce, claiming "Efforts to circumvent the Constitution by Pres. Roosevelt and his advisers, a serious threat to change the form of government...the violation by the President of sacred platform pledges...favoritism to private interests, graft, and many indications of corruption in high places...Every citizen who has vital information...owes a patriotic duty to disclose it no matter how obtained." The Andrew Jackson Press, Washington, D.C.: 1936. Politics, Franklin D. Roosevelt, F.D.R., FDR, Current Events, Campaign, Fraud, Scandal. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4, 371 pp., gold-stamped maroon cloth. A rather amazing book by this insider, dishing the dirt on everything from F.D.R.'s surreptitious campaign, purchase of luxury yachts, bribes in Washington, fraudulent ocean mail contracts not canceled, rackets, and, ultimately, a "whitewash"! Well documented, and excit! ing reading--the Drudge Report of 1936! Covers waterstained, colorless cockling of latter pages, else very satisfactory. 24.00

187. Morris Fishbein, M.D. Medical Writing - The Technic and the Art. Actually quite useful and interesting, with discussions of how best to present charts, numbers, illustrations, titles, and how to reconcile conflicting spellings, words, meanings, and phrases, and more. Press of American Medical Association, Chicago: 1938. Medical, Medicine, Reference, Medical Writing, Linguistics, Semantics, Bibliography. 6 x 9-1/4, 212 pp., gold-stamped terracotta grosgrain cloth, indexed. With lengthy, unusual compilation of Bibliographic Abbreviations, listing hundreds of obscure and arcane medical journals from all over the world. Some shelf wear, minor wear, very good, and suitable for non-medical users as well, as a repository of specialized information. 29.00

191. W.E. Woodward. A New American History. The Literary Guild, N.Y.: 1937. American History, Jamestown, Pilgrims, Colonial, American Revolution, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, Herbert Hoover. 6 x 8-3/4, 900 pp., gold-stamped blue cloth, d.j., bibliography, index. An immensely readable if massive work, from the roots of the American nation in England, to Jamestown, through the Revolution, Civil War, and the Hoover Administration, by this prominent historian. "His book...is as vivid as a novel, as contemporary as the morning newspaper...Irresistible reading for the man in the street...." Trivial edge toning, d.j. wear and spine soiled, else about fine. 17.50

192. (United Nations). Charter of the United Nations and Statute of the International Court of Justice. The Peter Pauper Press, Mt. Vernon, N.Y.: n.d., but c. 1946. History, United Nations, U.N., UN, Charter, International Court of Justice, Fine Printing. 6-1/4 x 9-1/4, 74 pp., ivory glazed cloth and navy paper over boards. Limited edition of 2,375 on laid cream Ticonderoga text. A handsomely designed, typeset, and printed book, with titles in orange-red. A curious item, likely intended for presentation to V.I.P.'s. (Mount Vernon lies on the northern boundary of The Bronx, where the U.N. was headquartered in its early period.) Minor wear at two corners, else very fine, and probably scarce. 60.00

193. Lois Fisher. You and the United Nations (juvenile). Children's Press, Inc., Chicago: 1947. History, United Nations, U.N., UN, World War II, W.W. II, WWII. 7 x 9, (42) pp., full-color boards, matching d.j., charming black-and-white cartoon-style sketches throughout by the author. "...Based on Fisher's chalk talk, she is one of the most popular speakers booked by the Lecture Bureau...." Culminating in delightful double-page cartoon of a large orchestra, each instrument being played by a native of a different land. D.j. tears, small pieces lacking at head and tail of spine, minor cloth spine wear, generally very good. 11.95

201. O. Henry. The Four Million. Doubleday, Page & Co./P.F. Collier & Son, N.Y.: 1923. New York, Fiction, Short Story, Short Stories, William Sydney Porter. 5 x 7-1/2, 261 pp., burgundy cloth, enamel frontispiece plate. A menagerie of this wonderful writer's stories of old New York, including "The Gift of the Magi," "The Romance of a Busy Broker," and others. Spine slightly toned, very minor colorless waterspot on cover, wear at one internal hinge, else very good. 17.50

204. Malcolm P. Sharp. Was Justice Done? The Rosenberg-Sobell Case. With Introduction by Harold C. Urey, Fermi Institute for Nuclear Studies. The President of the National Lawyers Guild and member of the Rosenberg defense team "weighs the evidence...and gives his own reasons for believing that the execution of the Rosenbergs was a gross miscarriage of justice...The critical views of a highly respected legal scholar and of one of the world's leading atomic scientists, it carries a most important message...." Monthly Review Press, N.Y.: 1956. Espionage, Law, Legal, Trial, Atomic Scientist, Rosenberg, Sobell, Harold Urey, Fermi Institute for Nuclear Studies. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 216 pp., silver-stamped black cloth, d.j. Curiously bearing owner's inscription of Daniel G. Sobell, likely a member of convicted atomic spy Morton Sobell's family. D.j. shelf wear and light water staining, odd juvenile scribbling on title page and facing leaf (by another member of Sobell family?), internally ex cellent. 29.50

205. D.H. Montgomery. The Leading Facts of American History. Ginn and Co., Boston: 1910 ed. American History, Reference, Christopher Columbus, Pilgrims, Colonial, American Revolution, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Confederate, Union, Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, Textbook. 5-1/2 x 8, 400 + 9 appendices including tables and bibliography, and index; 22 maps, some pleasingly colored, 26 plates plus finely detailed, smaller woodcuts throughout. Brown cloth. From the discovery of America to about 1908. Probably a high school textbook. Old inscription in purple crayon on endpaper, binding well worn, internal evidence of considerable use with some handling soiling of an avid reader, but satisfactory, its maps and full-page illustrations making up for its defects. 14.75

220. Ford Motor Co. Late 1950's large, hardcover dealer's album issued by Ford Truck, "How YOU can make BIG PROFITS in Retail Used Truck Selling," 9-1/2 x 11-1/4, paginated anew within each of 9 sections, boldly styled black, turquoise, mustard, and apricot cloth-over-binder's board cover with sketch of four Ford used trucks; diecut colored tabs, with each section of album printed on a different, complementary shade of art paper. Ford. 1959. Some sketches within suggest 1956 and other models. Transportation, Trucks, Advertising, Ford, Fifties, 1950's, 1950s, Sales, Salesmanship, Selling, Antique Truck, Old Truck, Vintage Truck. "An invitation to profit! You, Mr. Ford Dealer, are cordially invited to share in the numerous financial benefits of retail used truck selling...." A virtual how-to for the Ford dealer, with sections on appraisal, reconditioning, display, advertising, prospecting, and more. Ex-Hudson/Ford dealer, Wallingford, Conn. Somewhat musty, else N.O.S. and very scarce. 54.50

223. Riker Electric Truck. Original, oversize album of salesman's photographs of Riker Electric Trucks, Elizabethport, N.J., THE EARLIEST "SHOWROOM ALBUM" WE HAVE EVER SEEN. 28 photos, 10-1/8 to 10-1/2 x 13-5/8. Wonderful views, including Mail Truck, Doctor's Runabout, hansom cabs (10 diff.), short-wheelbase buses, "Special Delivery," ambulance, pie van, and more. (Request itemized, descriptive list). Riker designed the first Locomobile, was first Pres. of S.A.E., and was a key auto pioneer. N.d. but between July 1899-about 1903. Irving Underhill, Photographer, 17 Park Pl., New York City. Transportation, Trucks, Cab, Taxi, Taxicab, Electric, Elizabethport, New Jersey, Riker, Locomobile, Antique Truck, Old Truck, Vintage Truck. Many with flamboyant, Gothic, or unusual styling, and some with exquisite pinstriping, paintwork, white tires, buttoned silk and inlaid brocade trim, and more. Extraordinary richness, crisp detail throughout, capturing the individual stitches of upholstery, lettering on hubcaps, and virtually every detail, of these beautifully built vehicles.In original plain, blind-paneled dark brown heavy sailcloth binder, green leaf endpapers.Later piece kraft tape on inside front board. Generally fine. 3750.00

224. Hello from Alaska - A Story of Dairying in Alaska. 1959 (Statehood year). Alaska, Dairy, Farm, Milk, Statehood. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, (32) pp., much full color. Very good. 16.50

225. Ballou. The New Eldorado - A Summer Journey to Alaska. 1889. Alaska, Travel. Cloth. Early travelogue. Some wear, good. 34.50

236. Taxicab March Two-Step sheet music. 1910. Transportation, Automobile, Cab, Taxi, Taxicab, Sheet Music, Antique Automobile, Old Automobile, Vintage Automobile, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car, Graphics. 10-1/4 x 13-1/2, 6 pp., pumpkin and navy blue bold cover artwork of taxicab at speed, leaving a plume of dust in its wake as it passes through countryside, a couple huddled in back seat; interestingly, the taxi is a stylized Renault. Light edge toning, trivial tear at blank edge, else very good, and suitable for display. 25.00

253. (Austro-Hungarian Empire and numismatics). Fascinating printed daily price list, June 1813, of leading European gold and silver currencies, issued each day in Vienna, amidst the Napoleonic Wars. Vienna was then seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, one of the foremost cultural centers of the Old World, and host to the Congress of Vienna the following year. 4 x 7-1/4, printed both sides (one side illustrated below), imperial crest both sides. With list of French, Dutch, German, Prussian, and other gold and silver currencies on one side. Closely-printed list of exchange rates in European cities on reverse, including "Constantinopel," "Genua," Leipzig, Livorno, London, Paris, "Prag," Smyrna, and others. World History, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna, Congress of Vienna, Constantinople, Istanbul, Genoa, Leipzig, Livorno, London, Paris, Prague, Smyrna, Napoleon, Coinage, Coins, Currency, Gold, Silver, Money, Economics, Numismatics. Fascinating conversation piece, reflecting the horizons of the world economy on the eve of the Congress of Vienna, in one of the world's most influential cities. Napoleon's retreat from Russia was the source of much turbulence, with the value of gold- and silver-based currencies changing daily. No two exactly alike. Fine condition. 21.50

254. Jaguar. Early 1950's Jaguar racing poster, issued in tiny numbers by factory following victory at Rheims, France. 20 x 29-3/4, red and navy blue on white, printed in Coventry, England by Jaguar factory's customary shop. "Rheims International 12 Hours Sports Car Race/Jaguar's 3rd Successive Win...." In the difficult years following the war, Jaguar was enjoying tremendous success in racing, shaping the Jaguar mystique which persists to this day, and including some of the most celebrated drivers of the Fifties on their team. Following this race, a very small number of posters were hurriedly printed for mailing to Jaguar dealers for showroom and window display. Such posters are seldom found, Transportation, Automobile, Race, Racing, Poster, Jaguar, Rheims, Reims, France, Antique Automobile, Old Automobile, Vintage Automobile, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car. especially in such fine condition. None are known to have been offered at Sotheby's or Christie's in recent memory. Being ephemeral items, they would have been torn down after several weeks and discarded. In this case, the tiny Canadian dealer who received it was in semi-retirement, selling an average of one vehicle per year(!) and had neither the room nor the motivation to hang it up. A superb relic of the glorious era of high-speed auto racing. With letter of authenticity and provenance. 925.00

255. New York Yankees. Original, c. 1962 Yankees oversize pinback received at a Yankees Day game. Red and navy blue on eggshell white, approx. 3-1/4" diameter. Saved by a young boy who lived several blocks from Yankee Stadium. Splendid display item, from the golden years when the Yankees of Mantle, Maris, et al, were unbeatable. Very fine condition. Sports, Baseball, Yankees, New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, Memorabilia, Nostalgia. Several identical available. 24.50

257 Jaguar. Original example of the well-known 1952 Jaguar color poster depicting a sleek saloon at high speed through the French night. By prominent auto-motive artist Roy Nockolds. 24 x 35-3/4. In full: "Jaguar - The Finest Car of its Class in the World. At Montlhery on 12th August, 1952, a Jaguar coupe completed 16,581 miles in 7 days and nights at an average speed of 100.31 m.p.h., a feat never before accomplished. In the course of this run, Jaguar gained 4 world and 5 international class records...." Jaguar Cars Ltd., Coventry, England. Transportation, Automobile, Race, Racing, Jaguar, Poster, Art, Roy Nockolds, Montlhery, France, Antique Automobile, Old Automobile, Vintage Automobile, Antique Car, Old Car, Vintage Car, British Car, English Car. Minor soft wrinkling from original mailing at top and bottom, else very fine. From the salesroom of a semi-active Jaguar agent who sold an average of only one car per year, and had neither the space nor motivation to post this in his window. A major British poster dealer sold an example of this poster several years ago for 750 Pounds. (Other rare 1950's Jaguar racing posters also available.) With letter of authenticity and provenance. 795.00

259. Harley-Davidson. 1920's Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Rider's Hand Book, 45 Twin and Single Models, 4-1/2 x 6-3/4, 43 pp., 31 illustrations, plus two folding plates with total of four additional oversize photos of complete motorcycles. Transportation, Motorcycle, Harley-Davidson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Considerable cover soiling, some corner and fore-edge wear, else internally moderately clean and overall good. (Other older Rider's Hand Books, and other motorcycle and auto literature on hand.) 115.00

262. Charming, unused raffle ticket, "Win a New 1950 Free Chevrolet 2 Door Sedan - Furnished by Harry M. Smith, Inc...Paterson, N.J...at Warner Bros., Fabian, Regent, Garden, Rivoli Theatres...." Transportation, Automobile, Chevrolet, 1950's, 1950s, 1950, Paterson, New Jersey, Warner Brothers, Movies, Chance, Contest, Raffle. Black on salmon card stock. Crisp cut of new Chevrolet. Stub attached: "A Free Chance on a 1950 Chevrolet...Drop This Stub in Box at any of Above Theatres." 2 x 4. Consecutively-numbered tickets available; inquire for quantity price; one large roll on hand. Per ticket, 5.00

267. Buick. 1962 Buick showroom banner. Blue on eggshell-white imitation satin. Listing features of new '62's. Transportation, Automobile, Buick, 1962, 1960's, 1960s, Advertising. Considerable waterstaining, otherwise satisfactory and displayable in your garage or hobby room. Showroom banners before about 1971 are uncommon in any condition. After the model year selling season, they were either discarded, or rolled up and stored in the dealership; such storage wear is not unusual. 44.00

268. B.F. Goodrich. Heavy-duty B.F. Goodrich advertising stand, for stores and gas stations. Probably 1960's. Turquoise, flag blue, and rich red, on white; 9 x 13-1/2. Transportation, Automobile, Tire, Goodrich, Advertising, 1960's, 1960s. Heavy steel rod easel-style supports, with rubber-tipped feet. Some moderate scratches from ordinary use, and requiring thorough cleaning, else the decorated face remarkably nice, the colors bright and attractive. Two available. Ea., 19.50

269. Circa 1900-1910 advertising blotter, Campbell Glass & Paint Co., Kansas City. Black and white. "Our stock is the largest ever before carried in the west...." Mentioning offices in New Orleans and St. Louis. Advertising, Blotter, Kansas City, Missouri, New Orleans, Louisiana, St. Louis, Paint, Glass. Some light staining, ink blots on verso, blank upper right tip lacking, else good. From a time when Kansas City was considered a Western town. 7.25

271. Highly unusual June 1933 broadside, issued by a large Northeastern city and posted on walls: "Obey the Law. Avoid Arrest. You are liable to arrest for violation of any of these regulations, which are made to promote the health, cleanliness and safety from fire of all the residents of the City. Law, Police, Fire, Public Health, Housing, Tenements, Sanitation, Garbage, Recycling, Broadside, Poster. Owners of tenement houses must furnish, and the occupants must use, water-tight containers, one for garbage and one for ashes and cinders...Collections will not be made from cellars...Don't throw, sweep or place, garbage, rubbish, paper or litter of any kind on the sidewalks...or private alleys...." 6-1/2 x 11. Original folds, some handling wrinkling and light soiling, else very good. Splendid to display near your door! 12.75

276. New York Central Railroad Company. Beautiful circa 1915 New York Central Railroad Co. stock certificate, with finely steel-engraved portrait of Commodore Vanderbilt. 8 x 12 oblong, persimmon-orange ornate security border, black text, various colors documentary stamps. Signed by Vice President and Assistant Treasurer of this, one of the most powerful corporations in America at this time. Transportation, Railroad, Railway, New York, New York Central, Vanderbilt, Commodore Vanderbilt, Financial, Stock, Engraving, American Bank Note Company, Bronx, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana. Finely blind-embossed seal, with eagle and shield, and words "Pennsylvania - New York - Michigan - Ohio - Illinois - Indiana," reflecting the scope of their rail empire. With highly interesting receipts and documents stapled to verso, relating to sale of stock in later years. Printed by American Bank Note Co., N.Y., for whom Paul Revere worked in the 1770's. Folds and understandable handling wear, but very good and attractive. Modest quantity available. Each, 18.50

278. Ballou's. "Ballou's Pictorial," splendidly illustrated newspaper in style of "Harper's Weekly," Boston, 1855-56, 11-1/2 x 15, 16 pp. News and stories, illustrated with charming, large, evocatively detailed woodcut scenes of all kinds. Each issue offers many pages suitable for display, depicting a lost America that within a few years would be turned upside down. Americana, Newspaper, Ballou's Pictorial, Boston, Massachusetts, Woodcuts. Average wear, some defects at blank tips, else good or better. Masthead shown below. Three different available. Each, 13.75

282. Blue Bird Schoolbus. 1968 Blue Bird Schoolbus oversize color stiff sales folder, 11 x 14. "Pusher." Fort Valley, Georgia; Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Transportation, Bus, School Bus, Schoolbus, School, Blue Bird, Fort Valley, Georgia, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, 1960's, 1960s. Dealer's handstamp on back panel. Very fine. 12.25

283. Blue Bird Schoolbus. 1968 Blue Bird Schoolbus color folder, "Forward Control." Opening to four panels, overall 6-1/2 x 16, plus clever diecut flaps revealing additional copy when flipped. Fort Valley, Georgia; Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Transportation, Bus, School Bus, Schoolbus, School, Blue Bird, Fort Valley, Georgia, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, 1960's, 1960s. With integral reply card, "We plan to buy __ bus(es)...." Sixties majorettes, plus views of buses. Fine and unusual. 14.25

285. Hackney Bros. Body Co. C. 1935 sales folder for their All Steel School Bus Bodies. Opening to 11 x 32-1/2 oblong, metallic silver and black. Series K. With pink price list laid in. Wilson, North Carolina. Transportation, Bus, School Bus, Schoolbus, School, Hackney, Wilson, North Carolina, 1930's, 1930s. One old horizontal fold for mailing, else about fine and highly attractive. 47.50

286. Reo Motors, Inc. 1940 Reo School Bus color folder. Opening to 11 x 24-1/4 oblong. "...The Leaders In Safety...Comfort...Economy...." Lansing, Michigan. Transportation, Bus, School Bus, Schoolbus, School, Reo, Lansing, Michigan, 1940's, 1940s. Form no. 30M-3-40-2255. Very fine. 26.50

287. Superior School Bus. 1935 Superior School Bus folder, opening to 18 x 24-1/2 diecut, metallic silver, school-bus-yellow, royal blue, and black. Oversize rendering of their streamlined bus when fully opened; four photos of seating arrangements, nine blueprint-style floor plans, plus additional illustrations. (Lima, Ohio). With Baltimore distributor's imprint. Transportation, Bus, School Bus, Schoolbus, School, Superior, Lima, Ohio, Baltimore, Maryland, Safety, 1930's, 1930s. Together with printed sales letter, June 1, 1935, red and black illustration of schoolbus at masthead: "Mr. Dealer: Again Superior leads in announcing a new streamlined all-steel safety glass school bus body for 1935...The trend in the carrying of school children has been running to safer and safer transportation...they are priced as reasonable as the conventional outmoded wooden bus...." Front leaf of folder separated at fold, some file wear, but good-plus. Two items. 54.00

289. (Orange, Connecticut). Delightful original broadside of a New England jeweler, dated in contemporary pencil Dec. 17, 1883. 9 x 12, black on mint green. "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. JEWELRY AT COST!! My entire stock must be sold before Jan. 1. Such a chance was never before offered to get Holiday Presents Cheap. Silver Plated Ware of all the best makes at bottom prices. The largest Stock of Christmas Cards ever shown in Orange 'Conn.]...Clocks, Dolls, Baskets... A.L. Shattuck, Post Office Rotunda, Orange 'Conn.]. Christmas, Christmas Cards, Jewelry, Jeweler, Orange, Connecticut, Typography, Stationery, Clocks, Dolls, Baskets, Paperweights, Pencils, Pen, Sheet Music. Headquarters for Stationery of all kinds, Blank Books, Inkstands and Paperweights, Pencils and the renowned John Foley Gold Pen...Oil Paintings...Music by the Band - All my regular 5 cent Music to be closed out at 3 cents...Come and see for yourselves tha the half has not been told." Decorative typography and border. Original quarter-folds, some tattering at blank edges, very light foxing, else good, suitable for display, and scarce local history. 39.50

290. Pinkerton's National Detective Agency. Original two-page itemized bill from Pinkerton's to the equally famous detective James F. Burns, "For Services and Expenses In Re Law-Suits." Denver, Nov. 30, 1899, 8-1/2 x 14, ornate masthead typography, with Allan's sons' names in formal script at top; typewritten in purple, ruled in bright pink. "...Connected by Telephone ... Founded by Allan Pinkerton, 1850." Law, Detective, Pinkerton's, James F. Burns, Denver, Colorado, Crime, Private Investigator. Charging $7 per day for agent "P.H.F.," plus 7.75 per week subsistence, and a lengthy list of small charges for "Incidentals seeking information," ranging from .35 to 1.70. Ornate miniature brass clasp. Original mailing folds, else fine, clean, and suitable for display. Unusual for its linkage of these two foremost private eyes, their names widely known to this day. 48.50

291. T.W.A. Exhaustive internal manual prepared for T.W.A. employees, 1945, by T.W.A., then "Transcontinental & Western Air." Containing over 200 mimeo leaves, plus actual samples of a probably complete range of their forms, labels, envelopes, and specialty stationery of every description, together with maps. Presented to employee being trained at their Manhattan offices. Transportation, Aviation, Air, Airline, Transcontinental & Western Air, T.W.A., TWA, New York City. With documents covering every possible contingency in airline operation in this watershed period, including handling of airmail, secrecy, grooming, cabin layouts, presenting delays to passengers, and much more. Together with two booklets and one diecut "Welcome to TWA" folder containing 6 additional interesting items. In original pressboard binder, the whole weighing about 3 pounds. Very good, and rare. 495.00

292. Henry George. Trio of volumes: "Progress and Poverty - 50th Anniversary Edition," "Social Problems," and "The Science of Political Economy," in matching golden-yellow, red and black dustjackets. Liner note by Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, Pres. of Columbia University, exclaims, "Why is it that with all the progress which the world is making...there still exists so much want?...Henry George asked that question fifty years ago." Robert Schalkenbach Foundation, N.Y.: 1953, 1953, and presumed 1953, respectively. Economics, Sociology, Philosophy, Henry George, Poverty, Social Science, Columbia University. 5-1/4 x 7-1/2, 571, 256, and 545 pp., respectively, navy linen. Purchased new and ex-library of a remarkable New York civil engineer and scholar, then studying at the Henry George School of Social Science, with his meticulously penned marginal comments, some red pencil ruling, nested newspaper articles on related subjects, and his name lettered blueprint-style on flyleaves. Trivial evidence of use, very light fore-edge foxing, else in lovely condition, easily mistaken for New. Three books, 29.50

293. Charles de F. Burns. Priced Catalogue of Autograph Letters, Selected from the Stock of Charles de F. Burns, Dealer in Autographs, &c., 104 Wall St., New York." REPRINT of his fascinating sales catalogue of c. 1880. Colonial Governors, Revolution, Signers, Civil War, Poets, Authors, and Artists, Naval, Presidents, and more. Burns is believed to have been Fire Commissioner of New York. 5-1/4 x 8-1/4, 8 pp., black on tan rippletone cover, black on ivory text. Cohasco, Inc., Yonkers, N.Y.: c. 1977. Autograph, Document, Reference, American History, Revolutionary War, Civil War, Wall Street, New York City, Colonial Governors, Revolution, Signers, Civil War, Poets, Authors, Artists, Naval, Presidents, Benedict Arnold, Alexander Hamilton, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, Jefferson Davis, Audubon. Describing and pricing some 336 offerings, all at hysterically low prices: Benedict Arnold signature and endorsement, $5, Alexander Hamilton A.L.S., $6, a selection of Signers, including John Hancock on lottery ticket, $6, Patrick Henry A.L.S., 1778, $10, plus Jefferson Davis L.S., $1, John J. Audubon A.L.S., $2.50, and hundreds more. Reprinted by ourselves over twenty years ago. Delightful conversation piece, or nice "stocking stuffer." Small quantity remaining. N.O.S. 3.25

303. Firestone Tire. New Old Stock circa 1941 Firestone Tire blotter. "For 25 years on Racing Cars--Buses--Taxi-Cabs--Trucks--Fire Apparatus--and Passenger Cars--giving Most Miles Per Dollar." Transportation, Automobile, Firestone, Tire, Racing Car, Bus, Cab, Taxi, Taxicab, Truck, Fire, Firefighting, Fire Engine, Blotter, Advertising. Orange logo and black, on yellow background, with portion of Firestone Balloon Tire. Trivial corner wear and rubber-band remnant on bottom fore-edge, not readily visible, else excellent. Two available. Each, 4.75

308. Aeronautics. Complete run of the scarce periodical "Aeronautics - An Authoritative Work Dealing With The Theory And Practice Of Flying." All 54 issues, Sept. 4, 1940-Sept. 10, 1941, 3,456 pages in all. Weekly. Transportation, Aviation, Aeronautics, Air, Communications, Engines, Instruments, Meteorology, Navigation, Aircraft, Flying, World War II, W.W. II, WWII, Sets, Runs. Handsome metallic silver covers, numerous pictures. Presenting 1,028 lectures on every aspect of military and civil aviation in the pre-Pearl Harbor period. Don Ryan Mockler, General Editor. A treasury of articles and illustrations, including principles and practices of flying, meteorology, navigation, instruments, engines, accessories, operations, communications, and much, much more! Minor wear, else in very good condition, not one issue missing. 160.00

310. Boston & Maine Transportation Co. Original sepia glossy photograph of bus garage of the Boston & Maine Transportation Co., 8 x 10, circa 1929. Two highway coaches, possibly Whites, are parked in the rear of the sprinklered, concrete structure, while the rear half of a third, with curtains and white trim, is closest to the photographer. Transportation, Bus, Boston & Maine Transportation Company, Parlor Car, Parlor Coach, Highway Coach, White. Very minor wear, else fine, with very good contrast. 19.75

315. Twentieth Century Confectioners' Machinery Co. Trade catalogue, including their Adjustable Candy Cutter, "enabling you to make from 1 to 93 different cuts. Think what this means when you are making Butter Cups, Peach Blossom Cups, Chips, Strings or Hard Mixture." Woodcuts of twelve of the "different designs of Candies which can be made." Also, photo of their Automatic Candy Curler, Ice Cream Freezer, for "either American or French Cream...." Springfield, Mass.: n.d. but c. 1905. Trade Catalog, Trade Catalogue, Candy, Ice Cream, Confectionery Machinery, Springfield, Massachusetts. 6 x 8-3/4 oblong, (8) pp., large blue-green illus. of their Candy Cutter on pale grey cover, black and white text. "All of the machines...are special productions...The building is supervised by the inventor who is placing them on the market...." With notice nested inside, red on ivory canvas-embossed stock, presenting catalog "To the Confectioners and Ice-Cream Manufacturers...Your attention is called to the Candy Cutter, and to the different varieties of candy which can be made...." Very fine. Two/ 48.50

316. Direction. "Direction" Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 1, Dec. 1937. "Fiction, Photography, Music, Art, Drama, Humor." A stylized - and probably pro-Soviet - journal, featuring work by Theodore Dreiser, Le Corbusier, John Dos Passos, John Hyde Preston, Henry Billings, and Wallace Putnam. Unusual cover design depicting French curve and draftsman's triangle in red, royal and midnight blue; black and white text. Darien, Conn. Volume 1 Number 1, Volume I Number 1, Vol. 1 No. 1, Vol. I No. 1, Direction, Art Deco, Literature, Fiction, Photography, Music, Art, Drama, Humor, Political, Architecture, Germany, Nazi, Spain, Spanish Civil War, Henry Billings, Dos Passos, Dreiser, Le Corbusier, Picasso, John Hyde Preston, Wallace Putnam, Darien, Connecticut. 8-1/2 x 10-3/4, 32 pp. Fascinating, varied content, including photo of Le Corbusier's model for a French "city of skyscrapers," perhaps 30 years ahead of its time; editorial on the artist and "a new vision of the world...a free socialism..."; Technocracy; ad for North American Committee to Aid Spanish Democracy, showing new work by Picasso; disturbing poem, "To the German Workers...The indignant blood must rise, revive...." Green paint speckles at margins outside back cover, else fine and very scarce. 60.00

320. Betty Boyd Caroli. First Ladies. An Intimate look at how 36 women handled what may be the most demanding, unpaid, unelected job in America. Oxford, N.Y.: 1987. White House, Political, Women, First Lady, First Ladies, Presidents' Wives, Martha Washington, Nancy Reagan, Mary Lincoln, Jackie Kennedy. Illustrated, index, 456 pp., pictorial d.j., new. 17.50

321. B.W. Noel. Freedom and Slavery in America, an 1863 attack on Slavery to gain sympathy for the Union cause. Negro Universities Press, Westport, CT: 1970 reprint. Black History, Civil War, Slavery, North, Negro. Brown cloth, gilt stamped, 242 pp., new. Originally published in England in 1863 to "prevent England from perpetuating the bondage of millions" and to forestall war between the United States and England. 18.00

322. Gabor S. Boritt. Why the Confederacy Lost. Five Historical Perspectives by such noted Civil War experts as James M. McPherson, Reid Mitchell and others. Strategy, Black Troops, and the Generals are some of the subjects considered. Oxford, N.Y.: 1992. Military History, Civil War, North, South, Confederate, Confederacy. Part cloth, 224 pp., pictorial d.j., new. 14.50

323. Rush. North and South, a true story of Slavery and Its Contrasts. Originally published anonymously in 1852, a True Story. Negro Universities Press, N.Y.: 1968 reprint; first published as a rebuke to "Uncle Tom's Cabin". Slavery, Civil War, Negro, North & South, Black History, Abolition. 350 pp., brown cloth, new. 15.00

324. Carlos Martyn. Wendell Phillips, biography of the great abolitionist, orator, reformer, and leader in movements of penal reform, temperance, woman suffrage. Negro Universities Press, N.Y.: 1969 reprint of 1890 book. Black History, Civil War, Abolition, Slavery, Negro, Biography. 600 pp., brown cloth, index, new. 22.50

325. Horace Mann. Slavery: Letters and Speeches of the great educator who revolutionized the American public school system and was instrumental in setting up the first teachers college in U.S. Negro Universities Press, N.Y.: 1969 reprint of 1851 book. Education, Schools, Slavery, Black History, Negro, Reform. 564 pp., brown cloth, new. 19.50

326. James Morris. The Preachers. Word portraits of nine popular one-man denominations on the century: Billy Graham, Oral Roberts, A.A. Allen, Kathryn Kuhlman, Reverend Ike, C.W. Burpo, Garner Ted and Herbert Armstrong, Billy James Hargis, and Carl McIntire. St. Martin's Press, N.Y.: 1973. Religion, Preachers, Revival, Miracle-working, Miracle, Healing, Fundamentalists, Billy Graham, Oral Roberts, A.A. Allen, Kathryn Kuhlman, Reverend Ike, C.W. Burpo, Garner Ted Armstrong, Herbert Armstrong, Billy James Hargis, Carl McIntire. Black cloth, gold imprint, 418 pp., index, d.j. has light wear, else as new. 10.75

327. Peter Maslowski. Treason Must Be Made Odious. Story of the military occupation and wartime reconstruction in Nashville, Tennessee, in the Civil War, during 1862 to 1865. KTO Press, N.Y.: 1978. Military History, Civil War, Confederate, Tennessee, Nashville, Military Occupation, Reconstruction, South. Brown cloth, 173 pp., index, d.j., new. 22.00

329. U.S. Senator Paul Douglas. America in the Market Place, an argument for free international trade. The Senator's economics still in the forefront of the politics of 2000. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, N.Y.: 1966, First Edition. Free trade, Tariffs, Economics, Politics, Devaluation, Foreign Competition. Brown cloth, pictorical d.j. with slight wear, 381 pp., index. 9.75

330. Charles E.Silberman. Criminal Violence, Criminal Justice, the crisis in America's justice system as analyzed in Silberman's acclaimed study. Random House, N.Y.: 1978, First Edition. Courts, Justice System, Criminals, Crime, Society, Race, Poverty, Social Class, Cities, Blacks, African American, African-American. 540 pp, index, D.J. has light wear, black cloth. 16.50

332. Captain Daniel J. Carrison. The United States Navy, history, organization, operations. Praeger, N.Y.: 1969. Military History, United States Navy, Navy, Naval. Blue cloth, silver lettering, index, 262 pp., D.J. has slight soiling, else as new. 9.75

333. Richard Hough. Death of the Battleship. Macmillan, N.Y.: 1963, First American Edition. Military History, Navy, Naval, Sea Power, Battleship, Pearl Harbor, H.M.S. Prince of Wales, H.M.S. Repulse. Red cloth, 216 pp., index, illustrated, pictorial, D.J. trifle toned, else as new. 11.00

335. Bernard Rosenberg and Ernest Goldman. Creators and Disturbers, reminiscenses by Jewish intellectuals of New York. A Collection of 24 conversations with such notables as isaac Bashevis Singer, Hans Morgenthau, Alfred Kazin, Justine Wise Polier, Victor Gotbaum, et al. Columbia University Press, N.Y.: 1982. Judaica, Jewish History, New York, New York City, Jewish, Authors, Immigrants, Emigres, isaac Bashevis Singer, Hans Morgenthau, Alfred Kazin, Justine Wise Polier, Victor Gotbaum. Black cloth, gilt lettering, D.J., 432 pp., index, new. 12.00

336. William Skaggs. The Southern Oligarchy, An Appeal on Behalf of the Silent Masses of Our Country Against the Despotic Rule of the Few. Written by a Southerner in 1924, it presents the eleven states of America's South as an entity in which the people have surrendered their rights to a small exclusive class, harmful to both black and white. Negro Universities Press, N.Y.: 1969 reprint of 1924 publication. Civil Rights, Negro, Black History, Slave, Slaves, Government, South, Solid South Brown cloth, index, 472 pp., new. 19.50

337. Donald Keene. Travelers of A Hundred Ages. The Japanese as revealed through 1,000 years of diaries. Commentaries on over sixty Japanese diaries, from the eighth century through the twentieth, with accompanying histories of the time. Henry Holt and Co., N.Y.: 1989. Japan, Japanese, Diaries. 468 pp., index, paper covers, new. 12.50

340. Robert C. Christopher. The Japanese Mind: The Goliath Explained. As ally and competitor, the Japanese psyche - and its far-reaching ramifications for business, world peace, family, politics, education and more are explained. Simon and Schuster, N.Y.: 1983. Japan, World War II, W.W. II, WWII. 352 pp., D.J. has slight wear at one edge, else as new. 7.75

341. John F. Berens. Providence and Patriotism in Early America 1640-1815, the era of American Enlightenment, and the secularization of American life. The effect of European events on America and the vision of America as the "Republican Israel." University Press of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.: 1978. Early America, Colonial America, Puritans, Tom Paine, American Revolution,Federalists, American Israel, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Founding Fathers, Fourth of July, French and Indian War, George Washington. Brown cloth, index, 188 pp, new. 13.50.

343. Dr. N. Bedortha. Practical Medication on The Invalid's Guide with Directions for the Treatment of Disease. Medical applIcations of the Saratoga Water Cure at Saratoga Springs, New York, as applied to a wide variety of diseases and conditions. Munsell and Rowland, Albany, N.Y.: 1860. Medical, Medicine, 1860, Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, New York, Homeopathic, Homeopathy, Disease, Diseases, Water, Water Cure. Embossed brown cloth, 277 pp., index, l plate, pp. 5 to 8 loose, slight toning at edges of pages, shelfwear and wear at corners. 75.00

345. Esther Forbes. Paul Revere and The World He Lived In. Prize-winning work, written as a collaboration of the author and her mother. Revere as silversmith, engraver, printer of money, dentist, rider and courier, foundry owner, whose life was bound with the American Revolution and the beginnings of the United States. Houghton Mifflin, Boston: 1942 (and still the best book on Paul Revere). American Revolution, Paul Revere, John Hancock, Boston, Lexington, Sons of Liberty, Masons, Governor Hutchinson, Henry Knox, General Gage, Dr. Benjamin Church, John Adams, Samuel Adams, George Washington. Cloth, index, 510 pp., illustrations, some wear. 8.50

346. Richard Harding Davis. Ranson's Folly. Scribner's, N.Y.: 1909. Richard Harding Davis, Adventurer, War Correspondant, Frederic Remington, Howard Chandler Christy. Wine cloth, gilt lettering, top edge gilt, 345 pp., illustrations by Frederic Remington, Howard Chandler Christy, Walter Appleton Clark and others. Light shelfwear. Davis, novelist, editor of "Harpers," and a correspondant who covered six wars. 13.00

347. Richard Harding Davis. Ranson's Folly. Scribner's, N.Y.: 1911. Richard Harding Davis, Adventurer, War Correspondant, Frederic Remington, Howard Chandler Christy. Wine cloth, gilt lettering, top edge gilt, 345 pp., illustrations by Frederic Remington, Howard Chandler Christy, Walter Appleton Clark and others. Light shelfwear. Davis, novelist, editor of "Harpers," and a correspondant who covered six wars. 12.00

348. William Morris and Ernest Belfort Bax. Socialism, Its Growth and Outcome. From its beginnings in ancient society through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and Karl Marx. Charles H. Kerr Co., Chicago: 1913. Socialism, Karl Marx, American Revolution, French RevolutionParis Commune, Utopian Societies. Tan cloth, 244 pp., very fine. 19.75

349. John Spargo. Capitalist and Laborer - Modern Socialism. Replies to attacks on Socialism by Spargo, leader in the Socialist Party in England and America. Charles H. Kerr Co., Chicago: 1907. Socialist, Socialism, Socialist Party, John Spargo, Yonkers, New York. Green cloth, 122 pp., a contemporary signature on front and back flyleaves, light wear. 21.50

351. Richard Harter Fogle, Editor. The Romantic Movement in American Writing, offering selections by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, John Greenleaf Whittier, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, James Russell Lowell, Sidney Lanier and Walt Whitman. Odyssey Press, N.Y.: 1966. Romantic Movement, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, John Greenleaf Whittier, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, James Russell Lowell, Sidney Lanier, Walt Whitman. Pictorial pink and black cloth, 664 pp., index, very fine. 10.50

352. Howard Fast. The Outsider. Novel of a Chaplain in New England after World War II. Houghton Mifflin, Boston: 1984. Religion, Congregational, Jewish, Chaplain, Novel, New England, World War II, W.W. II, WWII. 249 pp. Fine. 8.00

355. Jerrold M. Packard. Sons of Heaven, the history of the Japanese Court, from the fifth century to the present. Scribner's, N.Y.: 1987. Japan, Emperor Hirohito, Japanese Monarchy. D.J., light wear, index, illustrations, 400 pp., back flyleaf lacking. 13.50

357. Clinton Rossiter. The American Quest 1790-1860. An emerging nation in search of identity, unity and modernity, and what makes America an inspiration to the rest of the world. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, N.Y.: 1971. America, American, Declaraion of Independence, Civil War, American Revolution, Democratic, Government, History, Alexander Hamilton, Great Britain, Independence, Immigration, Abraham Lincoln, Politics, Political, Negroes, United States, West, George Washington. Brown cloth, D.J. has slight wear, index, 396 pp., near new. 11.00.

358. Vernon Pizer, Lt. Col., USA. The United States Army. An overall picture of how the U. S. Army evolved through war and peace. From its inception in 1775, before the country was even born through World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Praeger, N.Y.: 1969. Army, Air Force, Civil War, Chaplains, Infantry, Corps of Engineers, Congress, Green Berets, Green Mountain Boys,Revolutionary War, Vietnam, Korea Navy cloth, silver lettering, index, 213 pp., D.J. has small tear, else as new. 9.75.

359. Ina Yalof. Life and Death - The Story of a Hospital. New York City's Columbia-Presbyterian. First-person narratives (more than 70), from the Chief of Surgery to the Hospital Chef, provide fascinating behind-the-scene views of a large and famous hospital at work. Random House, N.Y.: 1988, First Edition. Hospital, Columbia-Presbyterian, New York City, Medical, Surgical, Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Room, Heart Transplants, Podiatrics, Medical School. D.J., 357 pp., new. 15.50

362. Garry Allighan. Curtain-Up on South Africa, A National Drama. A newspaper man's picture of South Africa in 1960, with emphasis on the Dutch, British and Bantu roles. From the vantage point of 2000, its prophecies are chilling. T. V. Boardman Co., London/N.Y.: 1960. South Africa. Black cloth, D.J. has slight wear, 31 photographs, 276 pp. 7.50

364. Sarita Van Vleck. Growing Wings. Book Proof, uncorrected, in galley form for reviewers. Bird habits, migrations, nesting, etc. No publisher cited; Release date Feb. 22, 1963. Nature, Birds, Bird Habits, Bird Migrations, Bird Nesting, Ornithology. Paper wraps slight soiling, pages not numbered (over 100), light green paper, contents clean and fine, illustrated. 6.75

366. Stephen Birmingham. The Grandees: America's Sephardic Elite. The true story of the Jews from medieval Spain and Portugal, their arrival in 1654 in New York to be met by a hostile Peter Stuyvesant,.Haym Salomon, banker to the American Revolution, Rebecca Gratz, said to be the model for Rebecca in Scott's "Ivanhoe". U.S. Navy's Uriah Levy and others people the book. Harper & Row, N.Y.: 1971. Judaica, Jewish History, Jews, Cardozo, Gratz, Christopher Columbus, Levy, Franks, Gomez, Sephardic, Nathan, Salomon, George Washington. 368 pp., tan cloth, index, illustrations, D.J., genealogical chart of America's Sephardim bound in at back of book as a foldout, near new. 12.00

368. James Freeman Clarke. Anti-Slavery Days, a sketch of the struggle which ended in the abolition of slavery in the United States. From the beginnings of the anti-slavery movement in the United States through the Civil War. Negro Universities Press, Westport, Conn.: 1970 reprint of original publication of 1883. Civil War, Negro, Black History, Abolition, Slavery. Brown cloth, 223 pp., new. 39.25

370. Chester L. Cooper. The Lost Crusade, America in Vietnam. The first comprehensive history of the U. S. in Vietnam, with foreward by Ambassador W. Averill Harriman. Dodd, Mead, N.Y.: 1970. Vietnam, South Vietnam, Viet Nam, Vietnamese War, John F. Kennedy, J.F.K., JFK, Lyndon B. Johnson. Black cloth, index, 559 pp., D.J. slight edgewear, else as new. 18.00

371. George S. Sawyer. Southern Institutes, or an inquiry into the origin and early prevalence of Slavery and the Slave-Trade. Negro Universities Press, N.Y.: 1969 reprint of 1858 publication. Slavery, Slave, Black History, Negro, South. Brown cloth, 393 pp., new. 24.50

372. Charles D. Drake. Union and Anti-Slavery Speeches, delivered during the Rebellion. Subjects include slavery's destruction, emancipation in Missouri, the Proclamation of Emancipation. Negro Universities Press, N.Y.: 1969 reprint of 1864 publication. Slavery, Civil War, Emancipation, Missouri, Negro, Black History, Abolition. Brown cloth, 431 pp., new. 14.75

373. Cassius Marcellus Clay. The Writings of Cassius Marcellus Clay, including Speeches and Addresses, edited by Horace Greeley. Negro Universities Press, N.Y.: 1969 reprint of 1848 publication. Cassius Marcellus Clay, Horace Greeley. Brown cloth, 535 pp., new. 23.50

374. Herbert V. Prochnow. World Economic Problems and Policies. Fifteen distinguished economists and statesmen evaluate the free world, during the Cold War. Harper and Row, N.Y.: 1965. Economics, Trade, Monetary, United States, India, israel, Europe, Common Market, France, Exports, Africa, Gold, Dollar. Copper cloth, D.J., 382 pp., index, as new. 7.50

376. Rev. La Roy Sunderland. Anti-Slavery Manual, containing a collection of Facts and Arguments on American Slavery. Includes such subjects as pricing of slaves, methods of capture, news stories about slaves, separation of families, and more in the author's argument against slavery. Negro Universities Press, N.Y.:1969 reprint of original publication of 1834. Black History, Slavery, Blacks, Negro, Abolition. Brown cloth, 162 pp., new.18.00

379. Frederick Engels. Feuerbach - The Roots of the Socialist Philosophy, Translated with critical introduction by Austin Lewis. Charles H. Kerr, Chicago: 1903. Engels, Feuerbach, Socialist, Marx, Marxism. Brown cloth embossed, 133 pp., occasional short pencil lines in blank margin, some pages turned down at corners, binding tight. 11.75

380. Henry Kuhn, Editor. Daniel De Leon, the Man and His Work, a Symposium, eight leaders of the Socialist Labor Party write their reminiscences of the working class leader of the early twentieth century, as a Memorium. Socialist Labor Party, N.Y.: 1934. Daniel De Leon, Socialist Labor, Working Class, Tammany Hall, Socialism, Henry Kuhs, Karl Liebknecht, Knights of Labor, Industrial Workers of the World, William Haywood, Samuel Gompers, Eugene V. Debs, American Federation of Labor. Black cloth, small gilt portrait on cover, 186 pp. plus index, 3 illustrations, fine. 19.50

381. Daniel De Leon. Socialist Landmarks, Four Addresses delivered by De Leon from 1896 to 1905, New York Labor News Company, N.Y.: 1952. Daniel De Leon, Socialist Labor, Working Class, Socialism. Blue cloth, small gilt portrait on cover, 237 pp., photo frontispiece, fine. 15.00

382. Granville Sharp. Tracts on Slavery and Liberty. Four tracts, originally published in 1776, with Appendix Negro Universities Press, Westport, Conn.: 1969 reprint of 1776 London publication. Slavery, Liberty, Black History, Negro. Brown cloth, about 325 pp., new. 15.00

384. Frank Bergon. Shoshone Mike, classic Western novel based on a true event in Nevada in 1911, a powerful story of the destruction of North American Indian life. Viking, N.Y.: 1987. American Indian, Shosone Indians, Nevada. Pictorial D.J., 290 pp., remainder mark on one foredge, else as new. 15.00

385. Lowell Thomas and Lowell Thomas, Jr. Famous First Flights That Changed History Aviation history as made by Lindbergh, Byrd, Kingsford-Smith, Cobham and almost two dozen more. Doubleday, N.Y.: 1968. Flying, Aviation, Early Aviation, Lindbergh, Byrd, Kingsford-Smith, Cobham, Alcock, Amundsen, Pangborn, Balchen, Bixby, Robert Buck, Chamberlain, Dickerson, Dornier, Eielson, Ellsworth, Floyd Bennett, Gatty, Hancock, Herndon, Macready, Martin, Mitchell, Nungesser, Ogden,m Pearson, Parer, Scott, Dole, Smith, Stefansson, Leigh Wade. Tan cloth, 340 pp., 4l photos, remainder mark on one foredge, D.J. has slight wear, else as new. 15.00

386. Robert Guillain. The Japanese Challenge, The Race to the Year 2000. The rebirth of Japan following World War II, and its future. Lippincott, N.Y.: 1970. Japan, World War II, W.W. II, WWII, Economy, Competition. Black cloth, D.J., 352 pp., index. Translated from the French by Patrick O'Brian, slight soiling at foredge, else as new. 11.50

387. Adolf A. Berle. Navigating the Rapids 1918-1971, from the Papers of Adolf A. Berle, edited by Beatrice B. Berle and Travis Jacobs. Remarkable diary of world events as experienced by a prominent U. S. official and attorney. Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, N.Y.: 1973, First Edition. Adolf A. Berle, Roosevelt, Truman, Kennedy, Johnson, Adlai Stevenson, Betancourt, Jose Figueres, Central America. Blue cloth, D.J., index, 859 pp., photo frontispiece, very fine, binding tight and very clean, D.J. has trifle fading. 9.90

389. Jeb Stuart Magruder. An American Life - One Man's Road to Watergate. autobiography of a young American's rise through the corporate ladder, culminating as Special Assistant to President Nixon, and his fall admist the ruins of Watergate. Much political inside inside information about the White House, Nixon and the others involved in the Watergate scandal. Atheneum, N.Y.: 1974. Magruder, Watergate, Nixon, Mitchell, Liddy, Dean, Colson, Haldeman, Ehrlichman, Dole, Eisenhower, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Campaigning, Agnew, Election, McGovern, Stans, Presidential Campaign. D.J., index, 370 pp., very fine. 6.90

390. Max Ascoli and Arthur Feiler. Fascism for Whom? Analysis of the two Fascisms - German and Italian- written in 1938, at the peak of their development in Germany and Italy by Italian and German authors.Backgrounds, social structure, economic reconstruction, and the resulting states discussed. W.W. Norton, N.Y.: 1938. Fascism, Italy, Germany, National Socialism, Hitler, Mussolini, Goering, German Republic, Ley, Rosenberg, Rossoni. Brown cloth, index, 341 pp., light shelfwear, binding tight. 17.90

391. Heinz Pol. Suicide of a Democracy, translated by Heinz and Norden. Events in France, from 1936 to 1940, when it fell to Germany, discussed : France's fascist parties, Cagoulards, Bonnet, the Fifth Column, Anti-Semitism, the Army, the Maginot Line, the Concentration camps, etc. Reynal & Hitchcock, N.Y.: 1940. France, Fascism, Maginot Line, Germany, Cahoulards, Bonnet, Fifth Column, Anti-Semitism,. Blue cloth, 296 pp., light shelfwear, binding tight, endpapers starting to show toning, contents clean and fine. 17.25

393. Gideon Rafael. Destination Peace - Three Decades of Israeli Foreign Policy. A personal memoir by Israel's first Ambassador, serving under all Prime Ministers, from Ben-Gurion to Begin. Israel's struggles for its place among nations its confrontations with its Arab neighbors, as well as the numerous international; crises are presented. Stein and Day, N.Y.: 1981. Israel, Middle East, Arab, Foreign relations, Gideon Rafael, Biography, Diplomats, Six Day War, Yom Kippur Attack, Suez crises, War of Indepence, Sharett, Ben-Gurion, Golda Meir, Anwar Sadat, Nixon, Nasser, Kissinger, Hussein, Abba Eban, Dayan, Begin, Allon, Soviet Union, United Nations. Part cloth, D.J., photos, index, 403 pp., new. 9.50

394. John Strachey. A Program for Progress. A noted Socialist presents his solution to war and the "bankruptcy" of capitalism. Written at the start of World War II, when Great Britain was struggling to survive Nazi onslaughts. Random House, N.Y.: 1940. Socialism, Great Britain, John Strachey, Capitalism, Economics, Fascism, Nazi, Unemployment, WPA. Red cloth, index, 303 pp., spine slightly sunned, endpapers starting to show toning, contents clean and fine, binding tight. 11.50

397. Jean Lacouture. The Demigods: Charismatic Leadership in the Third World. Four leaders - Egypt's Nasser, Ghana's Nkrumah, Tunisia's Bourguiba, and Cambodia's Sihanouk - analyzed from various approaches, in an effort to understand their appeal to their countrymen. Translated from the French by Patricia Wolf. Knopf, N.Y.: 1970, First American Edition. Nasser, Nkrumah, Sihanouk, Bourguiba, Egypt, Ghana, Cambodia, Tunisia, Leadership. Ivory cloth, index, 300 pp., D.J., new. 13.75

398. Henry Hazlitt. Time Will Run Back, a novel about the re-discovery of capitalism. The story begins in the year 2100 in Russia and presents a dramatic view of economics as fiction. Arlington House, New Rochelle, N.Y.: 1966. Economics, Capitalism, Russia, Future, Futurism, 22nd century. Black cloth, 368 pp., D.J. has light wear, some shelfwear. 11.75

400. Jesse Hill Ford. The Liberation of Lord Byron Jones, a novel of racial crisis in a Southern town. Little, Brown & Co., Boston: 1965. Tennessee, Race, Racial Crisis, South. Black cloth, 364 pp., D.J., very fine. 9.75

401. C.L.Sulzberger. The World and Richard Nixon. Remarkable examination of Nixon's internationalism by the former chief foreign correspondant for The New York Times. Interviews with Nixon and Henry Kissinger included, as well as with foreign leaders. Prentice Hall, N.Y.: 1987. First Edition. Richard Nixon, Sulzberger, Henry Kissinger, Kurt Waldheim, Chou En-lai, Maurice Couve, China, Vietnam, Viet Nam, Communism, Egypt, Chile, Israel, John F. Kennedy, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Middle East, Soviet Union, Presidents, Presidency, Watergate, West Germany. D.J., index, 269 pp., inner flaps of D.J. have edge toning, else as new. 7.25

403. Dan Rather and Gary Paul Gates. The Palace Guard, fascinating behind-the scenes account of the Nixon Administration and the men who ran it and the country before Watergate brought them down. Harper & Row, N.Y.: 1974. Watergate, Richard Nixon, Haldeman, Erlichman. Moynihan, Arthur Burns, Henry Kissinger, White House, Presidents, Presidential, Agnew, Eisenhower, Dean, Connally, L.B. Johnson, John F.Kennedy, J.F.K., JFK, Mitchell, Richardson. Black cloth, index, 326 pp., photos, D.J., as new. 7.50

404. Gerald Krefetz and Ruth Marossi. Investing Abroad. Guide to financial Europe, and its stock and bond markets in 1965. Harper & Row, N.Y.: 1965. First Edition. Stocks, Bonds, Europe, Foreign Currency, Wall Street, Securities and Exchange Commission, S.E.C., SEC, Austria, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Common Market. Blue cloth, index, 337 pp., D.J., slight dusting on one foreedge, else as new. 10.90

405. Vance Packard. The Pyramid Climbers. Best-selling book on "the hustling, well-packaged executives striving to move up the slippery slopes of enterprise." McGraw-Hill, N.Y.: 1962. Business, Business History, Corporations, Finance, Advancement, Executives, Management, Women. 339 pp., index, D.J., dusting on one foreedge, fine. 7.90

407. Joan Comay. Everyone's Guide to Israel. Complete guidebook for the traveller visiting the Holy Land, covering history, economy and government, as well as detailed travel information. Foreward by David Ben-Gurion, former Prime Minister. Doubleday, N.Y.: 1962. Travel, Israel, Jerusalem, Holy Land, Palestine, Jewish History, Judaica, Guide. 448 pp., index, D.J., fine. 8.25

408. William Manchester. Death of a President. Written at the request of Mrs. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy, of events covering the six days surrounding JFK's assassination on Friday, November 22, 1963. Harper and Row, N.Y.: 1967, first edition. John F. Kennedy, Presidents, Jacqueline Kennedy, Assassination, Biography. Blue cloth, 710 pp., D.J., index, chronology. Cover edge has slight wear, else very fine and clean. 9.50

409. Salmon P. Chase and C. D. Cleveland. Anti-Slavery Addresses of 1844-45. Four speeches prior to the Civil War attacking slavery, urging its repeal by means of the ballot box. Negro Universities Press, N.Y.: 1969 reprint of 1869 publication. Slavery, Black History, Negro. Brown cloth, 167 pp., new. 15.00

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