Search Results: Authors starting with J from BUCKINGHAM BOOKS

N.P.: ca 1860s., ca 1860s. First edition. Photographs are 2.125" x 3.5" mounted on a card 2.5" x 4." Photographs include 1. Prince Leopold, later created Duke of Albany, Earl of Clarence, and Baron Arklow; likely by J.E. Mayall, ca 1861; 2. Victoria, Empress of Germany and Queen of Prussia by L. Haase & Co., ca 1860; 3. Queen Victoria with Princess Beatrice, likely by J.E. Mayall, ca 1860; 4. Empress Eugenie by Anre-Adelphe-Eugene Disderi, ca. 1858; 5. Queen Victoria likely by J.E. Mayall, ca 1861; 6. Princess Louisa by John J.E. Mayall, March, 1861; 7. Princess Helena Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein likely by Mayall, ca 1861; 8. Princess Alice likely by J.E. Mayall, ca 1861; 9. Alexandra, Princess of Wales, Princess of Denmark by G. E. Hansen of Copenhagen, ca 1861; 10. Albert - Prince Consort to Queen Victoria. Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, was the husband of Queen Victoria, by Mayall, ca 1861; 11. Albert Edward, The Prince of Wales, likely by J.E. Mayall,… Read More

Clarksville, Tennessee: Letter written by Julian J., 1830., 1830. First edition. A fascinating 4-page letter written and sent from Tennessee in 1830. A very interesting letter giving a detailed report of people he knew in Pittsburgh and then going on to reference stops he made in Huntington, Pittsburgh, Wheeling, Cincinnati, and Louisville Falls. He travels partly by steamboat except where the water is too shallow where he travels by gig. In Pittsburgh he mentions going riding and seeing where General Braddock was killed. In Ohio he travels on the "National Turnpike" where he can cover a distance of 8 miles per hour with "the Greatest of ease to the horses" on a delightful road "as smooth as a floor." In Cincinnati he writes that this is the farthest west he has ever been and finds "every house has a green yard before it and the house being all new gives it such a neat appearance ..." He enjoys fresh strawberries and cream plus goes to a museum where he finds… Read More

Chicago: Manz, 1930., 1930. First edition. First edition. 8-1/4" x 5-3/4" striking pictorial wrappers showing a cut out of a woman diving in a Bradley bathing suit. 16 pp. including wrappers. Color illustrations. A very nice catalog of swimsuits for women and men. Listed are "New Novel Colorful Swim Suits For Men" as wells as "Mermaid Suits In The Modern Manner," "The Bradley Backless Wonders Of This Sun Tan Age," "Bradleys For The Conservative Dresser And For The Fast Swimmer," for women and bathing suits for children. Also offers "smart sweaters for everybody for everything," along with a little bit of sportswear. Very light discoloration else fine. A beautiful catalog.

Westerville: J. F. Sked, Florist, 1881., 1881. First edition. 8 1/2" x 7" oblong letter accompanied by the original mailing envelope, which has had the postage stamp cut from the envelope The letter is addressed to Mr. W. H. Moon of Morrisville, PA, and is written and signed in ink and they are ordering some "S Plants" and asking for the cost for a quantity of Tuberose bulbs. Very good copy.

[Tucson: Arizona Pioneers' Historical Society, 1956]., 1956. First edition. First edition. Edition limited to 400 copies. 8vo. Stiff printed wrappers, 65pp. Uncut. Jaastad relates the life story of George Washington Oaks, early California settler, California Infantryman, teamster, freighter, Indian wars scout, and participant in the Battle of Beecher Island. Oaks was personally acquainted with mountain man Pauline Weaver, guide and scout California Joe Milner, Buffalo Bill, General Crook, John P. Clum, Johnny Behan, Billy Breakenridge, the Earps, and other notable Tombstone residents. Six Guns 1118 says "Contains some new material on Bat Masterson, the Earps, Doc Holliday, the O. K. Corral fight, the Clantons ....." Light tanning to spine,else a fine copy. Signed by Jaastad.

[Tucson: Arizona Pioneers' Historical Society, 1956]., 1956. First edition. First edition. Edition limited to 400 copies. 8vo. Signed by Arthur Woodward on the title page. Stiff printed wrappers, 65pp. Uncut. Jaastad relates the life story of George Washington Oaks, early California settler, California Infantryman, teamster, freighter, Indian wars scout, and participant in the Battle of Beecher Island. Oaks was personally acquainted with mountain man Pauline Weaver, guide and scout California Joe Milner, Buffalo Bill, General Crook, John P. Clum, Johnny Behan, Billy Breakenridge, the Earps, and other notable Tombstone residents. Six Guns 1118 says "Contains some new material on Bat Masterson, the Earps, Doc Holliday, the O. K. Corral fight, the Clantons ....." Fine in stiff, printed wrappers.

New York: J. J. Augustin Publisher, ND (Circa 1950)., ND (Circa 1950). First edition. First Edition. Cloth. v-ix, 100pp. 2 Maps. An interesting study tracing the evolution of tribal relations as access to various trade channels developed on the Great Plains. British Trade from Canada, European trade goods, St. Louis trade goods, and trade in horses all evolved significantly during this time period. Remnants of old price sticker in upper fore-corner of front free-endpaper, else a fine copy.

N. P.: Privately printed, 1933., 1933. First edition. First edition. 9" x 6" pictorial wrappers that unfolds to a tri-fold with six 9" x 6" panels. The front cover panel has pictures of "Texas Jack" and "Broncho John" (taken in 1880), and signed in ink by "Texas Jack" and Broncho John." The rear cover panel show pictures of "Wild Bill" James Butler Hickok, "Buffalo Bill" Wm. F. Cody, and a picture of "The Original Texas Jack." Also includes the statement: "Photograph-reproductions are from original photographs owned by 'Texas Jack' and 'Broncho John' Sullivan." The remaining four panels contain an introduction to "Texas Jack," a biographical sketch of "Broncho John" Sullivan, "Broncho Reverse" performed with a Single Action 44-40 by "Broncho John" Sullivan's father, "Broncho Johns" Belt-Draw, and "Hammer-Fanning Hip-Shot,"… Read More

[Scottsdale]: Snailspace Publishing, Inc., [1991]., 1991. First edition. First edition. 4to. Burnt orange colored cloth, titles stamped in gilt on the front cover and spine, orange front and rear endpapers, n. p. (80 pp.), frontispiece, foreword, illustrated in full color, epilogue, acknowledgments, bibliography, folded plate in rear pocket. Photography by Jerry Jacka. Foreword by N. Scott Momaday. Tells of the life and work of Navajo Indian painter David Johns. As new, unread copy in dust jacket. A beautiful book.

Washington: Government Printing Office, 1881., 1881. First edition. First edition. 8vo. Disbound printed wrappers, 28 pp., illustrated, plates, map. Senate Executive Document No. 30, 47th Congress, 1st Session. Contains five full-page plates and a folding sketch map of Alaska. Jackson was the first Presbyterian missionary to work in Alaska, arriving in 1877, and was a tireless advocate for Alaskan statehood, as well as for the spiritual and economic well being of the native population. Between 1877 and 1885, when he received an official appointment as General Education Agent in Alaska, he established Presbyterian mission schools in six Alaska communities and lobbied religious and political leaders for private and Congressional funds for education in Alaska. This early report includes an overview of the education under the Russian government and education since the purchase of Alaska, followed by details on schools in Fort Wrangel, Sitka, and among various native tribes and is illustrated with photos… Read More

London: John Lane, Publisher, 1903., 1903. First edition. First edition. 8vo. Pictorial cloth, 303 [1] pp. Light foxing to the front and rear endpapers, and on the fore-edges, a small bump to top front cover corner, else a good copy. Burglars break into the house of a collector of curios, hide their booty in the depths of Windsor Forest, and there it is found by a clerk employed by the rightful owner, with whose daughter the finder is in love. He takes possession, in accordance with the maxim, "possession is nine points of the law."

NP: Privately printed, 1831., 1831. First edition. First Edition. Disbound. 20pp. Message from the President of the United States, Transmitting copies of Treaties which have lately been ratified between the United States and the Choctaw Indians, and between the United States and the confederated tribes of the Sac and Foxes, and other tribes. The "other tribes'' were Sioux of the Mississippi, Medawah-Kanton band, Wahpahcoota band, & Sissetong band; Omahas; Ioways; Ottoes; Missourias; Missouri Sacs;and Yancton and Santie bands of Siouxs. Waterstain along lower half of left side (1'x5") and general age-tanning. Good-Very Good.

New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers, [2001]., 2001. First edition. First edition. 8vo. Two tone boards, titles stamped in gilt on the spine, xii [2], 416 [1] pp., preface, prologue, illustrated from photographs, notes, bibliography, acknowledgments and sources, index, about the author. This is a true story of a daring Western fugitive and a revealing examination of the qualities of justice in two neighboring nations, Canada and the U. S. A. The story of Frank Grigware, when he was sentenced to life in Leavenworth, the first federal penitentiary, for a crime he did not commit. As new, unread copy in dust jacket.

Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1978., 1978. First edition. Second and enlarged edition. 2 Volumes. Cloth, 376pp., 377-806pp. Illustrations. An important reprint of Jackson's original 1962 edition, with new and updated notes for documents in the original edition. Covers all aspects of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from its authorization and planning through Meriwether Lewis's violent death. Jackson assembles letters, memoranda, and other documents of the expedition, providing detailed commentary and notes. The additional information increases the scholarly value of Jackson's brilliant work. Fine set in original slipcase.

Denver: Colorado Historical Society, 1982., 1982. First edition. First Edition. Stiff Pictorial Wrappers. 84pp. Numerous illustrations and maps. Describes Wells Fargo's extensive expressing, banking, and transportation business in Colorado in the late 1860's, with emphasis on their stage coaching operations along the overland line and through the mountain communities around Denver. Fine.

N. P.: Painted by E. M. Jackson, 1936., 1936. First edition. 22" x 34 1/2" framed oil painting by E. M. Jackson (1896-1962) of Philo Vance, which appears between pages 498 and 499 in the book PHILO VANCE MURDER CASES by S. S. Van Dine and includes "The Dragon Murder Case," "The Scarab Murder Case," and "The Kennel Murder Case." The book was published in 1936 by Charles Scribner's Sons. Elbert McGran (E.M.) Jackson was known for his illustrations of glamourous, seductive women, Elbert Jackson worked for the Saturday Evening Post, Collier's and other national magazines. He also illustrated murder mystery books. Elbert was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, graduating from Georgia School of Technology in 1916 with honors in architecture. He found work as an architect in New York but his deep love of pictures and color sent him at night to the Beaux Arts Institute on Seventy-sixth Street, where he studied painting, drawing, anatomy, and sculpture at… Read More

N.P.: 1995., 1995. First edition. Original full color dust jacket art done by Joe Cervello in 1995 for the Dennis McMillan dust jacket art of DEAD FOLK. The picture image size is approximately 12" x 21." Matted the size is 17 1/2" x 32." A one-of-a-kind item. Fine condition and suitable for framing.

New York: Farrar & Rinehart, Inc., [1944]., 1944. First edition. First edition. Author's first book. The author's warm contemporary presentation inscription, "For Dick May -- On the occasion of the beginning of a long & very swell friendship -- with many thanks for what you've done & are doing. Fondly, Charlie. Jan. 27 '44." The Dark Page p.168 says, "... a semi-autobiographical account of his own (Charles Jackson) struggles with alcohol, and he used his celebrity to become an advocate against substance abuse. Jackson is noted for being one of the first speakers in Alcoholics Anonymous to acknowledge drug dependence as part of his recovery story. He wrote a handful of novels in the years that followed, but never quite repeated his initial success. He committed suicide in 1968." Ray Milland, cast against type, earned a well-deserved Oscar for his role as a tortured alcoholic in the 1945 Billy Wilder film for which Wilder himself won Oscars for best… Read More

New York: Random House, [1978]., 1978. First edition. First edition. Review copy. Fine in dust jacket. A mysterious intruder at the home of a young wealthy trucking magnate is shot dead by a Detroit police officer. The intruder turns out to be a mob hitman. Then two thugs come into a local watering hole and shoot up both the jukebox and the cigarette machine, purportedly owned by the same young trucking tycoon. Detective Sergeant Mulheisen investigates, quickly finding himself caught in the middle of a gun-running scheme.

[New Braunfels: Edwards Brothers, Inc.,n. d. (ca 1950)]., 1950. First edition. Facsimile edition. Originally published in 1865. Cloth, [4], 402(1) + 50 pp. of advertisements, illustrated from brands. Fine tight copy.