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(Novato, California, 1994)): Presidio Press. Octavo. 290pp., The questions the author answers are debatable but simply his theory. What kind of armed forces does United States need in an era of peace? How large an army does the United States need? How much can our country afford to spend on nation defense. These and other questions are analyzed and the solutions reached are just as relevant today as they were at the birth of our country. A near fine copy bound in blue cloth, spine lettering in silver, in near fine dust jacket.

Philadelphia: Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology, 1937. Quarto. 527 pp. Fold-out map end of text. Dj faded. 8 b&w plates in text. Originally intended only for the author's kinsmen. 1937 edition issued with an eye to historical scholarship. In dust jacket.

Somerville, NJ: Clark S. Yowell, 1928. Octavo. 15p. A scarce Indian captivities detailing John Stockwell's captivity by the Wachuset Indians. A harrowing account as other members of the tribe desired to kill him, meanwhile they kept him alive while forcing him to march with bare feet over frozen lakes, often starving along with the Indians, finally after they captured a raccoon, they ate the meat and forced him to eat the grease which made him sick. He nearly died but as the French and Indians negotiated, he was released back to his friends in Deerfield. A fascinating first hand account. Not in Howes. Bound in printed paper wraps, stapled, minute wear near staples. Near fine.

Lancaster, PA: Pennsylvania German Society, 1910. Octavo. Inscribed by the Theodore E. Schmauk who wrote the introduction and annotations, 128pp., photo-illustrated, with notes of I.D. Rupp revised. An interesting look at the Pennsylvania German and his life, manners, religious principles, slaves, farming, etc. bound in blue cloth stamped in gilt, spine lettering and top edge gilt, minor wear to spine ends and corners, front inner hinge cracked but holding well.

[Goverment Printing Office, Washington, 1812]. Octavo. . U.S. 51st Congress. 1st Session, 1889-1890. House. U.S. Congress. Committee on Territories. unopened. 320 pages, xii, index. All of the legislation signed by Henry Clay of the House, Wm H. Crawford of the Senate, and President James Madison. The most important single item is on pages 227-228 which is the declaring war between the United States and Great Britain and Ireland. Chapter XIV is the next act which shows how extensive in pages 17-24 the increase of the branches of services would be, the salary and bonus system, the payment to widows and children of those who die in service and a long section on the penalty for those who would aid and abet deserters. There is a law for rangers to protect the borders against Indians (Chapter XI). Bound in the original gray paper wraps, backed with white paper, title in ink on spine, some paper loss to spine, light scattered foxing to toning, two old tape mends to head, wrappers have soiling or… Read More

Glendale, CA: The Arthur H. Clark Co, 1931. First Edition. Large Octavo. This is the first volume of the eventual 12 volume series which presents the history of the Southwest territories; the California gold rush, the cattle trade, the war with Mexico, the Indian tribes, Santa Fe Trail, and the history found through the journals of those men who live and fought in the South West.301pp., folding map, (10)pp. describing each volume of the series. Bound in maroon cloth, spine and top edge gilt, uncut, only minute spots of rubbing to spine ends otherwise a fine bright copy of this important work.

Boston: Lothrop Publishing Co, 1899. Octavo. Revised editio. Text with illustrations, and poems. Bound in grey cloth, decorated with sailor and ships (light wear). Inscription on endpaper.

Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1935. First Edition. Quarto. National edition. xx, 151 pages, a nice association copy. Inscribed by a personal friend of the painter and the Wyeths.: Wilmington, Delaware, October 25, 1935 " Dear Father, this is the life work of Stanley M. Arthurs, who is a good friend of mine and who is going to eat pork chops with us at the house tonight. This is readily an important book as Stans?? is, next to your friend Wyeth, the most conspicuous pupil of Howard Pyle. Next time you come here we will search Stanley's studies instead of Wyeths. In addition to the good pictures herein, the notes are of special interest because they are written by the whole....? and .....?, Wishing you a Happy New Year; Affectionally, Manasses." Howard Pyle enthusiastically accepted him as a student in 1897 when Pyle left Drexel Institute to open his own school in Wilmington. Arthur went with him and upon Pyle's death in 1911, he purchased the studio and was determined to devote… Read More

Rutland, Vermont, & Tokyo, Japan: George A. Tuttle and Co, 1855. 3" x 4 3/4" ". 72pp., Giving the full Declaration of Independence, the signers, Washington's farewell speech along with the Constitution and the 13 amendments. Bound in publisher's brown patterned cloth, no lettering, pale orange endpapers, text clean and bright, binding with bump to head. A very nice little book.

London: John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, 1903. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 8vo., 331. With folded, color map. A thorough discussion of American land additions, from the Louisiana Purchase, Gadsden Purchase to the annexation of Hawaii. The text block is clean and tight, without marks. The green cloth boards are stained and darkened, with spotting on the outer pages. An early classic of a heady time in American history.

Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 1982. First Edition. Octavo. 236 pp. Nineteen essays on various aspects of the labor movements in the Southwestern U.S.

Providence, R.I.: Roger Williams Press, 1945. Pamphlet Bound in Paper Boards. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 19P. A scarce item printed here for the first time in a small run dealing with the accusation that the Indians were made drunk before the transaction of land took place. Roger Williams reply was one of the few where his anger poured forth. While parts of this diatribe were published in Backus' History of the Baptists in New England in 1777, it was not until the document was acquired nearly two centuries later that the full item could be printed for the first time. Withdrawn from the Long Island Historical Society, no marks and all pages clean free of underlining.

New York: The Bibliographical Society of America, 1947. First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 236pp. Annotated check list, organised by year of publication. With appendix. Index of names and short subjects. Index on printing points. In maroon cloth boards, with gilt lettering on spine. The interior is clean and tight, without marks. The outer cloth has minor rubbing. Thomas Streeter forward.

New York: Antiquarian Press Ltd, 1960. Quarto. Later printing. Inscribed By the Author to James D. Horan, 534p. index. bibliography. illustrated. This important work is profusely illustrated with over seventy-five illustrations including pictures never before published of Maj. Gen. Theodore Stephenson (Arnold's great-grandson), Maj. David s. Franks (Arnold's military aide), and many others. The author spent ten years of research and his visits to the locations makes this the best-written and most important account on the nature of what Americans called treason but Canadians considered heroism. Inscribed by the author to the James D. Horan, the Western writer. Limited to 750 copies. Bound in maroon cloth centrally stamped in gilt and black of a bust of Arnold, spine and top edge gilt. A very nice copy.

Philadelphia: R. Magee & Son, 1876. Stapled Wraps. Very Good/No Dust Jacket as Issued. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. 74pp. Large, folding map of the streets of Philadelphia. Illustrated with numerous scenes around Philadelphia. Facsimilies of posters and broadsides. In original orange paper boards, printed black, and brilliant blue cloth spine (panels rubbed, edgeworn).

(American Bar Association, Chicago, 2015). First Edition. Small Quarto. 541 pages, index. A major study by the leading scholar on the history of the Bill of Rights. It deals with the early history of rights in Europe and also what happened before 1791 that led to James Madison's first draft of each specific clause of the Bill of Rights. It also traces it to contemporary influences as it is applied to film, sports, literature, religion, and popular culture. The illustrations help to place every issue in context. The book is also inscribed by McWhirter to G. Robert Blakey, who was the head of the Law Department at Notre Dame and chief counsel on the House Committee on assassinations. A fine copy in its original condition.

Norwich, Conn. 1895: The Henry Bill Publishing Co. First Edition. Thick Octavo. From the library of United States Senator Lawrence C[owle] Phipps (August 30, 1862 March 1, 1958) who represented Colorado from 1919 until 1931, both volumes signed by the Senator and dated in year of publications along with his bookplate. 722pp., illustrated, bound in full tan calf, raised bands, red and black contrasting leather labels gilt, all edges marbled. A very handsome copy with two corners bumped. Internally clean and fresh. Very nice compilation of his life and letters.

Cupples and Hurst. Hardcover. Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. x, 128p. index. There was a serious debate on whether or not the strong Federal Constitution would be ratified. It was introduced on September 17, 1787 and slowly there was a need to find the ninth state which would be enough to put it into effect. It took less than one year and it was New Hampshire which ratified it though in their state constitution they still allowed the right for a revolution. Illustrations here are of the Old North Meeting Hose, the Plan of the Gallery and several others. Withdrawn from the now defunct Long Island Historical Society with library label and blindstamps on title page. wear at bottom of spine else a near fine copy.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Brick Tower Pr, 2002. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Inscribed to Hugh Downs as follows "Hugh - Many thanks ! Best Wishes George PIcket. Hug Downs wrote the foreward.Illustrated with b/w photos. Engine 33 and Ladder 9 is the company written within these pages. Index.This is one of the first fire companys to arrive at the World Trade Center on 9/11.

Providence: R.L. Freeman, 1924. Octavo. 29p. map, An important contribution on early South County history. On this plat, which was made in 1675, the Bonnet is designated as "Scotts Bonnet" or as Miller explains "because of its imagined likeness to a Glengarry." Blind stamp from the now defunct Long Island Historical Society. The original pastedown label is present. Bound in red paper covered boards lettered in black, printed paper spine labels. A very good copy with some darkening to board edges minor wear to corners and edges.