Search Results: Titles starting with C from BUCKINGHAM BOOKS

Humboldt: C. H. Ferrell & Co., 1882., 1882. First edition. 9 1/2" x 6" letter accompanied by the original mailing envelope. The letter is addressed to Mr. W. H. Moon of Morrisville, PA, and is written in ink and they are advising Mr. Moon concerning an order of peach trees. A few fold creases, else very good.

[Chelsea: Sleeping Bear Press, 2003]., 2003. First edition. First edition. Oblong quarto. Signed by the illustrator, Susan Guy, and the author. Pictorial paper over boards, n.p. [40 pp.], illustrated in color. An alphabet that details in both words and pictures, the Wyoming cowboy's way of life, Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch, grizzly bears, Yellowstone National Park, etc. Very fine in dust jacket.

Bozeman: Treasure Products, [1972]., 1972. First edition. First edition. Limited to 300 copies numbered and signed by the author. This is copy 164. Quarto. Full leather with 6" vignette in gold of C.M. Russell on front cover, [2], 29 pp., foreword, introduction, illustrated. Introduction by F.G. Renner. Foreword and text by R.D. Warden. Russell's sketchbook while enrolled for one semester at the military school in Burlington, New Jersey in 1880 at the age of 15. Jeff Dykes states in his review of the work, "This is an important addition to the published record of the life and work of the cowboy artist. Strongly recommended." As new in original mailing carton.

Washington: National Geographic Society, 1986., 1986. First edition. First edition. Cover illustrated by Russell, 35-page article, numerous illustrations and sketches by Russell in color and black and white. Also several photographs of Russell, map, bronzes, and comments by Fred Renner. Story appears in Vol. 169, No. 1, January, 1986 of National Geographic magazine. Fine copy.

Washington: National Geographic Society, 1986., 1986. First edition. First edition. Cover illustrated by Russell, 35-page article, numerous illustrations and sketches by Russell in color and black and white. Also several photographs of Russell, map, bronzes, and comments by Fred Renner. Story removed from Vol. 169, No. 1, January, 1986 of National Geographic magazine. Very good.

West Lafayette: Department of English, Purdue University, 1983., 1983. First edition. Modern Fiction Studies, Detective & Suspense, Autumn, 1983, Vol. 29, Number 3. Page 545-555. As new in printed wrappers.

New York: New York: McClure, Phillips & Co., 1904., 1904. First edition. First edition. Author's first book. 8vo. Light evidence of bookplate removal from front pastedown sheet, else near fine in unfaded pictorial binding. The author, who was under indictment for bank embezzlement in 1896, fled to Honduras, where he was later jailed, and drew on his experiences there to compose the stories in CABBAGES AND KINGS. "In Coralio - a sultry coastal town in the volatile banana republic of Anchuria - a disparate cast of vagabonds, hucksters, mercenaries, merchants and consuls is busy plotting, scamming, drinking, loving or trying to forget the past. Each has his own tale to tell and his own particular reason for washing up on these tropical shores - and all have a part to play as this masterpiece of twisting narrative begins to unfold...."

Port Huron: Riverside Printing Company, 1923., 1923. First edition. First edition. 7 1/2" x 5" in pictorial wrappers. 80 pp. Illustrations. Index. The Caberfae Herefords at auction are the property of Irna Nelson Morris of Chicago, Illinois. "The Caberfae Hereford herd was established upon wild cutover timber or rather brush land in Wexford County, Michigan, near Boon. Selections were made for thrift and hardiness from the Fairfax, Anxiety, Disturber, Corrector, Columbus and other noted bloods, to represent the best individuals of the breed and the best herd of America and England." Pamphlet offers information about 160 lots offered at auction. A listing of terms and conditions; information about the herd for auction and why now is the time to buy; black and white photos of various bulls to include Beau Mischief, Repeater, Perfection Fairfax, Paragon, Beau Picture, Anxiety, Disturber, etc.; photographs/illustrations of and information about some of Sotham's prize stock. Also… Read More

New York: L.E. Scherer, 200 W 34th St., [1906]., 1906. First edition. 5 1/2" x 3 7/8" photograph mounted on 7 7/8" x 5 3/4" stiff board. On verso is written, "Alfred H. Seeley / Century Road Club / of America / 1906." Image shows Seeley, adorned with ribbons & medals, standing behind his bicycle. This image possibly taken sometime after Seeley finished second [falling once] in the first century race of 1906 [starting & finishing in Brooklyn NY], just trailing Fred Mommer for the winner's honors. Cf. Brooklyn Eagle, 2 January 1906. Founded in 1901 the Century Road Club of America is the oldest and most successful bicycle club in America. L.E. Scherer evidently only a professional photographer for a brief time, as Langdon only has him active, under his own name, for the year 1906. Photograph generally clear & sharp, Very good plus. Mount with some edgewear, top corners rounded.

[Bloomington, Indiana]: Open Books Press, [2011]., 2011. First edition. First edition. 8vo. Signed by the author on the title page. Brightly colored pictorial, stiff wrappers, x, 110 pp., acknowledgements, introduction, illustrated, portraits, maps, epilogue, reference notes, about the author. History of Welch-American pioneers and their contribution to the state of Arizona. Interesting background history is provided. As new, unread copy.

New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., [1997]., 1997. First edition. First edition. 8vo. Two -tone paper over boards, titles stamped in gilt on the spine, ix [3], 275 pp., introduction, illustrated, glossary, NPR air dates. This book is the complete illustrated collection of Baxter Black's commentaries that have previously aired on National Public Radio's [NPR] morning edition. As new, unread copy in dust jacket.

Grand Rapids: Dickinson Bros., 1912., 1912. First edition. First edition. 8vo. Original 10 1/4" x 6 1/8" green embossed, decorated, stiff wrappers, 32 pp., illustrated with 27 different photographic-style images of various aspects of the car, including chassis, engine, brake assembly, springs, etc. plus six photographic images of Cadillac cars and four images of roof tops that are available for the line of vehicles. The models shown are the Cadillac Touring Car, the Phaeton, the Torpedo, the Roadster, the Limousine, and the Coupe. Billed as The Car That Has No Crank. Front cover has a dealer's label affixed to the lower portion, date "1912" in red color at top of front cover, top corner edges of front and rear covers are lightly "nibbled," tiny closed tear to the fore-edge of the last page, else a very good copy. OCLC locates only one copy (Rochester Museum). The story of Cadillac is told very nicely in this booklet.

New York: Lippincott and Crowell, [1980]., 1980. First edition. First edition. Author's first book. Inscribed. Fine in dust jacket. Introduces Det. Clayton Taggart. A search for the killer of a photographer leads Taggart from Texas to New York, London and across the seas and into a world where things aren't as they seem --- where people suddenly disappear or die and then reappear. Taggart's search leads to a presidential candidate and the inner workings of the secret service.

[Eunice, Louisiana]: Bluebird Press Inc., [1984]., 1984. First edition. First edition. 4to. Limited edition hardcover. Cream-colored leatherette, titles stamped in brown on the spine, bluebirds on front and rear endpapers, [6], xvi [1], 418 pp., acknowledgements, introduction, illustrated mostly from photographs, portraits, music, appendices, discography with record company addresses, bibliography. Author combed Louisiana's Cajun parishes for this exhaustive scope five years in the making, it illuminates both a vibrant tradition and its fascinating context. Each important figure is profiled with a biography, discography, and photograph portrait. Their signature tunes are annotated many for the first time. Small gift inscription on verso of front free fly leaf, else a fine copy in price-clipped dust jacket with minor wear to the spine ends and corners and light wear to the extremities. A monumental work on the subject.

New York & Chicago: The Illustrated American magazine, 1896, 1896. First edition. First edition. Quarto. Story appears in The Illustrated American, Vol. XIX, No. 316, For the week ending March 7, 1896. Illustrated with a rare picture captioned "Calamity Jane - From her latest photograph." It is a full-figure photo taking most of a column. The balance of the page is taken up with an article on her. "Calamity" had been away for some years, and her return was regarded with interest by everybody in town. We made our way to lower Deadwood, past fruit stands, French cafes, wine-rooms, Chinese chop-houses and laundries, and stopped to inquire our way of the old colored woman who tells fortunes. "Right ovah dar on de hill. She's stayin' wid Californey Jack's family." We climbed the steep hillside and found a cozy little house set among the pines. The door was opened by a woman and to our question if Calamity Jane lived there, answered good-naturally:… Read More

Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1942., 1942. First edition. First U. S. edition. Signed as "Ellery Queen" on the title page. Near fine, bright copy in price-clipped dust jacket, light wear to the spine ends and corners with a small closed tear to bottom edge of the rear cover. "Ellery Queen moves into the small town of Wrightsville, somewhere in New England, in order to get some peace and quiet so that he can write a book. As a result of renting a furnished house, he becomes peripherally involved in the story of Jim Haight and Nora Wright. Nora's father is president of the Wrightsville National bank, "oldest family in town", and when the head cashier Jim Haight became engaged to his daughter Nora, he built and furnished a house for them as a wedding present. That was three years ago—the day before the wedding, Jim Haight disappeared, the wedding was called off, and the "jinxed" house became known as "Calamity House". Ellery rents… Read More

Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, [2005]., 2005. First edition. First edition. 8vo. Two-tone brown cloth, dark brown endpapers, xiii [1], 378 pp., acknowledgments, introduction, illustrated from photographs, notes, bibliography, index. Publisher's promotional blurb says, "This book is a definitive biography of Martha Canary, the woman popularly known as Calamity Jane. Written by one of today's foremost authorities on this notorious character, it is a meticulously researched account of how an alcoholic prostitute was transformed into a Wild West heroine." As new, unread copy in dust jacket.

N.P.: Photographer unknown, n.d. [ca 1938]., 1938. First edition. Large black & white image is approximately 14" x 18," matted size is 18" x 24," and the framed and matted size is 24" x 34." The picture is of sixteen cowboys, two on horse-back, that are doing various chores of cutting and branding calves. The mountains in the background make one think this photograph was taken in Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, or Montana. The frame is unique with all sides featuring famous cattle brands. Fine and interesting photograph, matted and framed and ready for presentation.

San Francisco: The Book Club of California, 1998., 1998. First edition. First edition. 8vo. Pictorial stiff wrappers. This 1998 keepsake consists of fourteen folders and was prepared for members of The Book Club of California. All fourteen issues deal with California gold rush camps beginning with the discovery of gold in California in 1848. Fine copy and an attractive presentation.

San Francisco: California State Board of Trade, 1907., 1907. First edition. 69pp. Illustrations. Charts. Appendix. Map. Offers industrial statistics for a series of years in comparables, thereby showing the growth or decline of the particular industry. Information valuable to people wanting to possibly relocate to California ... a general description of the state in its entirety as well as by particular regions, information on its resources, attractions, climatic advantages and the opportunities it offers in all branches of human industry. Articles relating to the industrial, educational, economical, social and religious life of the state’s people. Fold-out map (25" x 19 12") attached to inside front wrapper and entitled, Geographical, Topographical and Railroad Map of California 1907." 2 3/4" split to lower gutter along with 1/2" split to top edge and 1 1/2" split to side edge of front wrapper and with tiny chip to bottom corner. Map fine.