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1855 Message From the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress Part IIIWashington: 1855A smart copy of Part III of this report from the President of the United States to the two houses of congress ahead of the first session of the thirty-fourth congress, an uncommon work. -
1928 The Message of the Carillon and Other AddressesToronto: 1928An early edition of W L Mackenzie King's speeches in Canadian parliament. Signed by him to Audrey Coates, later Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie, a noted socialite. -
1917 Abraham LincolnNew York: 1917A finely bound, early edition of this biography of the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. From the library of socialite and patron of the arts, Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. -
1929 The Tragic Era the Revolution After LincolnMassachussets: 1929The first edition of this Reconstruction era history of America, a singular work by Claude Bowers. Presented from the film editor to Hettie Gray Baker to the author Paul Gallico. -
1926 2Vol Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie YearsNew York: 1926The first trade edition of this important two volume biography of the early life of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth American president. -
1900 James Lyne's Survey: Or, As It Is More Commonly Known The Bradford MapNew York: 1900A very smart, scarce copy of this analysis of the James Lyne's Survey, or the Bradford Map, printed on Holland paper on a limited edition printing. -
1897 Half Moon SeriesNew York: 1897Two volumes in the Half Moon series of papers on historic New York, in an exquisite signed Atelier binding. -
1944 An American Dilemma: The Negro Problem and Modern DemocracyNew York: 1944The scarce first edition of this important work in the history of race relations in America. -
1924 Grace Church and Old New YorkNew York: 1924A fascinating exploration into the history of New York City, being an illustrated limited edition. -
1901 The Iconography of the Battery and Castle GardenNew York: 1901A fascinating history of this verdant public park located in Manhattan, complete with a slipcase. -
1901 Annals of Old Manhattan 1609-1664New York: 1901A smart first edition detailing the early days of Old Manhattan before it was renamed New York by the British. -
1902 New Amsterdam and its PeopleNew York: 1902An exceptional first edition of this account of New Amsterdam, a very scarce copy complete with folding maps and plates. -
1785 Histoire ImpartialeParis: 1785A three volume first edition set of French language books, detailing the impact of the American Revolution in 'the four parts of the world'. -
1914 Pioneers In Tropical AmericaLondon: 1914A scarce, first edition copy of this work on exploration in the tropical Americas, by Sir Harry Johnston. -
1829 A Discourse on the Character and Public Services of Dewitt Clinton, Delivered Before the AssociationNew York: 1829A scarce first edition speech by James Renwick, a salute to the American political figure DeWitt Clinton, given at Clinton's alma mater Columbia College. -
2012-2014 2Vol Inside HBO's Game of ThronesLondon: 2012-2014Two brightly illustrated companion guides to the hugely successful 'Game of Thrones' series. -
1919 Rand McNally Chicago Guide to the City and EnvironsNew York & Chicago : 1919A delightful guide to the city of Chicago, Illinois, also known as the Windy City. -
1853 Parisian Sights and French PrinciplesLondon: 1853A travelogue detailing an American's account of his time spent in Paris and France and his impressions of the country, richly illustrated with engravings. -
1855-56 Report of the Superintendent of the Coast SurveyWashington: 1855-56A presentation copy of Alexander Dallas Bache's 1855 and 1856 reports on the Coast Survey, immense works illustrated with over one-hundred folding maps and plates across the two volumes. -
1840 2Vol American Scenery; or, Land, Lake and RiverLondon: 1840A two volume first edition collection of delightfully engraved plates from noteworthy artist William Henry Bartlett, accompanied by text. -
1885 Le Bresil et Java Rapport sur La Culture du Cafe en Amerique, Asie et AfriqueLa Haye: 1883A very scarce copy of this report on the coffee culture. -
1991 Texfake An Account of the Theft and Forgery of Early Texas Printed DocumentsAustin: 1991A lovely copy of W Thomas Taylor's work on the history of theft and forgery in Texas, with an introduction by Larry McMurtry. -
1809 American Prose MiscellanyPhiladelphia: 1809A collection of important pieces of prose literature, published in the United States of America in the early nineteenth century. -
1896 Codigo Commercial do Imperio de BrazilRio de Janeiro: 1896An uncommon book of Brazilian Commercial Code. -
1956 Medical Survey of Marshallese Two Years After Exposure to Fallout RadiationUpton, NY; Bethesda, Md: 1956An extremely scarce and fascinating medical study of the effects of nuclear testing on the inhabitants of the Marshall Islands, with photographs. -
c1931 Little Blue Books on Herbert HooverKansas: c1931Two Little Blue Books on Herbert Hoover's life before and during his Presidency, edited by E. Haldeman-Julius. -
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. -
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.