Conquest of the Country Northwest of the River Ohio, 1778-1883 and Life of Gen. George Rogers Clark.... Over 125 Illustrations (2 Volume set) by English, William - 1896

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1872. First Edition. Small Octavo. 396p., illustrations. Copyright was in late 1871 but not issued until 1872. Even Wright Howes M-275 made this error, however, modern bibliographers have shown there was no earlier issue. Marcy includes many items from his early career to his experiences in Texas to the development of the Northwest. His descripton of Apache territory as "the most unattractive, barren, desolate, God forsaken and (except for its mines) worthless region within the limits of our entire possessions...Arizona is not, in my judgment, destined to become of much significance." Bound in green cloth central gilt stamp depicitng the US falge, boards bordered in black and gilt, brown coated endpapers, only a small amount of rubbing at head of spine. A handsome copy.

Indianapolis: Union Direct Co, 1902. Octavo. 284 pages. A very scarce Indiana directory covering towns and villages in 19 contiguous counties around Indianapolis with thousands of ads from the items of the era; bicycles and horse-drawn wagons in an age just before the automobile appeared on the scene in Indiana even before 1900. Dr. W.T. McCarthy's full-page ad on how he can cure cancer. This informative directory provides an insight into what Indianans' were interested in at the beginning of the 20th century. The inserts bound into the book include Dr. Bush's Gasaway, Gas Belt. This has the Library of Congress copyright stamp which shows it is one of the two copies, deposited to secure copyright. Bound in 1/4 red cloth over printed tan paper covered boards, spine lettering black, wear to corners, light wear, and soiling to spine. A very good copy.

A substantial arts and crafts trade catalog for 208 bungalow style homes. Home pictures have been cut from 15 pages presumably for sales. Plans cost from $8 to $15 . estimated construction from $758 to $4000.Near fine, bright copy= good +

First edition, hardcover, 1889. Condition is Very Good: burgundy blind stamped cloth with title on spine. Boards show general wear. New endpapers. Binding is sound. Interior has a few old corner folds, and rare pencil marks, no vandalism. Collectible copy in like condition. See generally Adams Six-Guns 1840 which refers to author's follow up book "Twin Hells." Paginates: blank, frontis, 255, 1 pg ads, blank. Please see images of the book you will receive.

New York: Baker & Godwin, 1863. First Edition. Octavo. 117 pages, Index. Inscribed: "To David C. Acton, with the esteem and respect of his friend, David M. Barnes, July 1864." Acton had been made President of the Board of Police Commissioners in New York in 1860, a position he held until the outbreak of the Civil War. He was replaced by John G. Bergen and John Kennedy who became incapacitated in July 1863 as the mob protesting the draft began to cause mayhem (burning down the Colored Orphan Asylum, p. 117). Acton re-assumed command for the next five days and did not sleep as he quelled the riot. He himself was left with severe health problems for the next five years. Pastedown on verso of Dedicatory page, handwritten note: "Times of August 16, 1863" with newspaper column printing letter to Gen. Harvey Brown which in the later reply from Gen. Brown gives the credit for subduing the riot to Mr. Acton. This book has his name stamped in gilt on the front cover as "Hon. Thomas C. Acton"). One of the great… Read More

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1872. First Edition. Small Octavo. 396p., illustrations. Copyright was in late 1871 but not issued until 1872. Even Wright Howes M-275 made this error, however, modern bibliographers have shown there was no earlier issue. Marcy includes many items from his early career to his experiences in Texas to the development of the Northwest. His descripton of Apache territory as "the most unattractive, barren, desolate, God forsaken and (except for its mines) worthless region within the limits of our entire possessions...Arizona is not, in my judgment, destined to become of much significance." Bound in green cloth central gilt stamp depicitng the US falge, boards bordered in black and gilt, brown coated endpapers, only a small amount of rubbing at head of spine. A handsome copy.

Indianapolis: Union Direct Co, 1902. Octavo. 284 pages. A very scarce Indiana directory covering towns and villages in 19 contiguous counties around Indianapolis with thousands of ads from the items of the era; bicycles and horse-drawn wagons in an age just before the automobile appeared on the scene in Indiana even before 1900. Dr. W.T. McCarthy's full-page ad on how he can cure cancer. This informative directory provides an insight into what Indianans' were interested in at the beginning of the 20th century. The inserts bound into the book include Dr. Bush's Gasaway, Gas Belt. This has the Library of Congress copyright stamp which shows it is one of the two copies, deposited to secure copyright. Bound in 1/4 red cloth over printed tan paper covered boards, spine lettering black, wear to corners, light wear, and soiling to spine. A very good copy.

A substantial arts and crafts trade catalog for 208 bungalow style homes. Home pictures have been cut from 15 pages presumably for sales. Plans cost from $8 to $15 . estimated construction from $758 to $4000.Near fine, bright copy= good +

First edition, hardcover, 1889. Condition is Very Good: burgundy blind stamped cloth with title on spine. Boards show general wear. New endpapers. Binding is sound. Interior has a few old corner folds, and rare pencil marks, no vandalism. Collectible copy in like condition. See generally Adams Six-Guns 1840 which refers to author's follow up book "Twin Hells." Paginates: blank, frontis, 255, 1 pg ads, blank. Please see images of the book you will receive.

New York: Baker & Godwin, 1863. First Edition. Octavo. 117 pages, Index. Inscribed: "To David C. Acton, with the esteem and respect of his friend, David M. Barnes, July 1864." Acton had been made President of the Board of Police Commissioners in New York in 1860, a position he held until the outbreak of the Civil War. He was replaced by John G. Bergen and John Kennedy who became incapacitated in July 1863 as the mob protesting the draft began to cause mayhem (burning down the Colored Orphan Asylum, p. 117). Acton re-assumed command for the next five days and did not sleep as he quelled the riot. He himself was left with severe health problems for the next five years. Pastedown on verso of Dedicatory page, handwritten note: "Times of August 16, 1863" with newspaper column printing letter to Gen. Harvey Brown which in the later reply from Gen. Brown gives the credit for subduing the riot to Mr. Acton. This book has his name stamped in gilt on the front cover as "Hon. Thomas C. Acton"). One of the great… Read More