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1863 Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation in 1838-1839London: 1863A pleasing and scarce first U.K. edition of Fanny Kemble's important abolitionist work, published during the fraught times of the American Civil War. -
1885 America Revisited: From the Bay of New York to the Gulf of MexicoLondon: 1885A lavishly illustrated travel account of the author's time spent around America, a beautifully illustrated work on an important time in America's history. -
1837 2Vol The Life of Thomas Jefferson, Third President of the United StatesLondon: 1837The exciting first edition of the first ever comprehensive biography of third American president, Thomas Jefferson. -
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1895 Essai de Bibliographie CanadienneQuebec: 1895A signed copy of this bibliography noting the works held by the book collector Phileas Gagnon. -
1893 The Spanish Letter of Columbus to Luis de Sant'AngelLondon: 1893An uncommon facsimile of Christopher Columbus' important first letter written on his voyage that reached the Americas, an important historical document. -
1849 The Pilgrim Fathers: or, the Journal of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, New England, in 1620Glasgow: 1849The first edition of George Cheever's interesting history of the first pilgrims of New England, illustrated with a frontispiece. -
1966 A History of the Cadiz Short Line RailroadChicago: 1966A miniature volume looking at the history of the Cadiz Railroad, a charming work illustrated with plates. -
2013 Bunker HillLondon: 2013A superb first impression of this historical volume detailing the Battle of Bunker Hill of 1775. -
1970 The Middle of the CountryNew York: 1970The uncommon first edition of this work, comprising an account by eyewitnesses of the horrific shootings at Kent State University in 1970. Illustrated. -
1858 California Life IllustratedNew York: 1858The first edition of this lovely history of California and those who live in the state, illustrated. With the bookplate of the scientists Franz Sondheimer. -
19890 A Brief and True Report Concerning Williamsburg in VirginiaVirginia: 1980A near fine 1980 facsimile of this original 1780 work on the history of Williamsburg, Virginia, illustrated with plates and folding plates. -
1846 The EmigrantLondon: 1846A smartly bound copy of this first-hand account of emigrating to Canada by Francis Bond Head, the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada during the 1837 rebellion. -
1821 Secret Proceedings and Debates of the Convention Assembled a PhiladelphiaAlbany: 1821The first edition of this fascinating political opposition to the Constitution of the Untied States of America. -
1968 Medal of Honor 1863-1968Washington: 1968A superior first edition copy of the important historical and political document reporting the recipients of the medal of honor. -
1977 Treasury of Maori ExplorationWellington : 1977The first edition of this work exploring legends relating the first Polynesian explorers in New Zealand. -
1986 2vol The President's HouseWashington: 1986A limited set number 393 of 1500 copies of these charming narrative on the history of the White House, with dedication and signed by Hillary and Bill Clinton. -
1851 Historic Certainties Respecting the Early History of AmericaLondon: 1851A scarce first edition of this parody by Richard Whately under the pseudonym Aristarchus Newlight. -
1883 Picturesque American SocietyLondon: 1883A scarce pictorial guide to America in the late nineteenth century. With beautiful illustrations by many noted illustrators. -
1949-1950 The Roosevelt LettersLondon: 1949-1950A smart, two volume set of Roosevelt's letters. A first edition thus, of this work which is edited by Elliott Roosevelt. -
1815 American Encroachments on British RightsLondon: 1815A section from the nineteenth century publication 'The Pamphleteer' regarding American Encroachments of British Rights. -
1832 The History of the State of Maine From Its First Discovery to The SeparationLondon: 1832A very scarce, first edition set of William D Williamson's American history, regarding the state of Maine. Written by the second Governor of the U.S state of Maine. -
1874 Statistics of Mines and Mining In the States and TerritoriesWashington: 1874An uncommon government report on mining west of the Rocky Mountains in the late nineteenth century. -
1775 Remarks on the Principal Acts of the Thirteenth Parliament of Great BritainLondon: 1775A finely bound, first edition of this noted political work, justifying the loyalist case in the American War of Independence. -
Twenty-Four Annual Report of the Director of the Mint to the SecretaryWashington: 1897A very scarce work of American coin history dating from the latter half of the nineteenth century. -
Memoirs of Benjamin FranklinPhiladelphia: 1837An uncommon early edition of Benjamin Franklin's fascinating memoir; complete in two volumes. -
1871 Gazetteer and Business Directory of Ulster County NY Hamilton ChildSyracuse: 1871A very scarce local directory from the late nineteenth century, once being an important business tool for those living in the American county of Ulster. This work now offers a fascinating insight into commerce in American in the nineteenth century. -
1866 The Resources and Prospects of America Visits to The States S Morton PetoLondon; New York : 1866An interesting work of American history written by the noted British engineer and politician, Sir. S. Morton Peto. -
1860 Thoughts and Reflections on the Present Position of Europe Francis J GrundPhiladelphia: 1860A fascinating work of history by Francis J. Grund, exploring the link bewteen Europe and the United States of America. -
1844 A History of the Protestant Episcopal Church in America Samuel WilberforceLondon: 1844A scarce work of American history in which Samuel Wilberforce explores the history of the Episcopal Church. -
1899 Pipes and Smoking Customs of the American Aborigines McGuireWashington: 1899A fascinating work published by the Smithsonian Institution; offering a detailed history about the earliest tobacco users, based on the material held in the U.S. National Museum. -
1971 American Indian Education Evelyn C. Adams Illustrated ScarceNew York: 1971A pleasing copy of Evelyn C. Adams's scarce history and appraisal of the American Indian education in the United States. -
1908 Americans of To-day and To-morrow Beveridge 1st Ed Very ScarcePhiladelphia: 1908A very scarce copy of this fascinating collection of essays on American history and culture by the Pulitzer Prize recipient Albert Jeremiah Beveridge. -
1988 Todos Santos in Rural Tlaxcala Nutini 1st Ed Dustwrapper IllustratedPrinceton: 1988An uncommon first edition copy of this fascinating study of All Souls Day, by the renowned professor of anthropology Hugo Nutini. -
1983 Jefferson's Monticello Adams First Edition Clay Illustrated DustwrapperNew York: 1983A lovely first edition copy of this the major study of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello; copiously illustrated throughout and complete with the original unclipped dustwrapper. -
1980 2vols American Secretaries of the Navy Paolo E Coletta Maritime HistoryAnnapolis: 1980A two volume set of works being a comprehensive list of the Secretaries of the U. S. Navy, illustrated throughout. -
1896-1898 2vol Discovery of America John Fiske Illustrated Folding MapBoston: 1896-1898A very smart and copiously illustrated copy of this fascinating study of the Age of Discovery or Exploration in 'Ancient America', by the notable American philosopher and historian John Fiske.