Search Results: Titles starting with O from R. Siedlecki Vintage Books

Madrid, Spain: Editorial Plenitud, 1965. [1965] Limited Edition, leather-bound hardcover. This is No. 2638 of 6,000 copies. Text in Spanish. Pebble red leather binding, silver decorations and lettering on spine, gilt top edge, red ribbon book marker bound in, decorative endpapers, frontispiece. Promotional piece for book along with reprint photo of Miguel Unamuno laid in. Condition: Light rubbing to binding joints and light shelf wear. One corner lightly bumped (almost not noticeable). Faint old humidity stains, mostly to frontispiece. Edges: Rubbed areas, a few marks/stains/soiled areas (mostly to top edge); light dings to fore-edge (affecting several pages). Perhaps because of the thin paper stock used by the publisher and some aging, some pages have light creases and waving in sections of text block. Book mark ribbon creased, with some fraying to end. Overall Very Good. Pages crisp and readable. Unamuno, Miguel [de Unamuno y jugo], September 29, 1864 -- December 31, 1936, was an educator,… Read More

[no place]: Marion Publishers, 1966. [1966] First Edition Hardcover and Dustjacket, 245 pages, 50 vintage photos/illustrations, and five maps, including a Notes section, and Index. Condition of hardcover: Light age darkening and marks to edges, else overall Very Good Plus. Dustjacket: Price intact on flap. Light chips, shelf wear, minor age toning, else overall Very Good. This historical book clearly tells the story of Marion County --- of the rich background of its distant past and of its present importance. And it tells the story of the years between --- of its people and of the events which caused it to become one of the most widely known counties in Florida. This is a scarce, collectible first edition hardcover and dustjacket covering the Ocali years from 1539 to 1965. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will receive when you order. We ship… Read More

Jacksonville, Florida: Mendelson Printing Company, 1983. [1983] Tall Softcover with photo of early steamboat on the Ocklawaha River in Florida. 135 pages with extensive diagrams, illustrative maps, and vintage photos of the river. The contents: Information about Ocklawaha River steamboats through the years, landings, roster of steamboats and principal steamboats, Ocklawaha rafting, early river scenes, Silver Springs, a trip over crooked water, up close information of the vessels. Rare details going back to The Second Seminole Indian War and related steamboat activity to the competitive era of the 1890s to the emergence of gasoline-powered craft in the 1910s and the 1920s. Educational, insightful, and extensive details. Very collectible book. Condition: A few creases, overall, Very Good Plus. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving… Read More

Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1989. [1989] Green, full leather hardcover, 448 pages including Index. Binding: Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. Two raised ridges on spine. This beautifully bound genuine leather binding was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into the binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers have repeating design of Presidential eagle. Edges gilded three sides to enhance the book's elegance. Satin ribbon page marker bound in binding. Condition: Insignificant rubbed marks on top edge (from shelving); else overall Fine. Like New. Book was property of book collector who purchased it new but never read it. He kept it in temperature-controlled book case, free of the smell of smoke from cigarettes or cigars. Harry S. Truman was not like any other U.S. President. He was plain-spoken, honest,… Read More

Cleveland: City Council and Cleveland Printing and Publishing, 1896. 1896. Hardcover, frontispiece and vintage photos throughout, 270 pages. [Not a facsimile or recent reprint; this is the 1896 edition.] Condition: Lightly age toned with scattered small discoloration spots and soiling to binding. Gilt lettering on spine barely visible. Shelf wear. One corner lightly bumped. First hinge cracked, but still tight. Old label on first pastedown endpaper (book was owned by the The New Hampshire Historical Society), and number in ink on first free endpaper. Title page almost detached, but laid in. One leaf has short tear, another has corner with creases and small piece missing. Else overall Very Good. Text is very readable and surprisingly in very good condition for a book over 127 years old. Photos/illustrations are clear, in very good condition. This is a comprehensive report of the history and celebration of the City of Cleveland's centennial and the settlement of the Western Reserve. Topics include… Read More

Columbus: Fred J. Heer, 1895. [1895] Hardcover, Volume IV, green binding, 481 pages. Condition: Binding age darken/faint soiling, two corners lightly bumped; shelf wear; light fraying to top/foot of spine. Chips/ tears to preliminary pages and rear blank pages. Foxing/bubbling of rear endpapers. Edges lightly toned, top edge darken. In general, pages are clean and clear and text very readable. Photos/illustrations are clear and vivid. Overall book is Good Plus. This antiquarian book (over 128 years old) is packed with archaeological and historical information relative to the State of Ohio, including articles on early boundary lines between Ohio and other states; biographies, sketches of leading men/members of the Ohio Society; and proceedings/reports of annual meetings. Articles include the Underground Railroad, Early Abolition Colony and Its Founder, biographies on Samuel Finley Vinton, Samuel Galloway, Henry Howe, Francis Charles Sessions, and Rutherford Birchard Hayes. Fascinating and historical -… Read More

Columbus, Ohio: Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society, 1903. 1903. First Edition. [Not a facsimile or digital reproduction; this is the 1903 first edition.] Hardcover, no dustjacket as issued. Brown binding, gilt lettering on spine. Frontispiece, 730 pages. Condition: Light age wear to binding, one corner showing, bump to foot of top cover. Light shelf wear. First hinge crack, but still holding tight. Light soiling. Minor ding to fore-edge. Text is clean, clear, and easy to read. No tears, writing, underlines, and no stickers or bookplates. Not a former library book. Book was stored in a temperature-controlled bookcase, no humidity dampness smell and no a former smoker smell. Overall, book is Very Good. This is a historical work, featuring details of the Centennial Celebration at Chillicothe, OH, May 20-21, 1903. This work covers topics such as History of the Northwest Territory, organization and admission of Ohio into the union, Ohio in the American Revolution, military history of Ohio… Read More

Columbus, Ohio: The Ohio Historical Society, 1967. [1967] Ohio Journal, Summer 1967, Volume 76, Number 3. Condition of binding: Light crease to top right corner of binding and pages; lightly age toned/rubbed; former owner's name on top cover; else overall Very Good. Binding is not cracked or torn. Free of stickers and bookplates, page tears, and writing in text. Pages are clear and readable. Illustrations clear and vivid. Not a former library book. Featured articles include The Long memory of the United States Senate; Henry Kurtz, Man of the Book; John Butler Tytus, Inventor of the Continuous Steel Mill; and Muskingum College Student Rebels in the Jazz Age, plus book reviews. A nice copy of a vintage journal, packed with information about the State of Ohio. Very collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order.… Read More

Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Historical Society, 1985. [1985] Paperback, historical journal about Ohio history. Volume 94/Summer-Autumn 1985. Condition. Very light bump to top of back cover, affecting several pages. Else overall Near Fine. Free of cracks and tears to binding. Free of stickers, bookplates, writing in text, and torn pages. Not a former library book. A fresh copy (doesn't look like it was ever read), stored in a temperature-controlled room; no smelly dampness smells or the smell of a smoker. Issue covers President McKinley's attempt to avoid war with Spain; McKinley and the Spanish-American War, and the Philippines; Organizing the Ravenna Temperance Society; A British view of the Ohio backwoods; Ohio National Guard and the Railroad Strike of 1877; and more. A nice historical, vintage book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be… Read More

Columbus, Ohio: The Ohio Historical Society, 1965. [1965] Paperback, historical Ohio journal, Volume 74/Number 3/Summer 1965. Condition. Corner crease to top cover, title page and following page; light bump to top corner of text block. Binding lightly age toned with stain near lower extremity, else overall Very Good. Free of cracks and tears to binding. Free of stickers, bookplates, writing in text, and torn pages. Not a former library book. Text is clear, free of marks. Illustrations are clean, vivid. Articles include: Vallandigham As an Exile in Canada, 1863-1864; Simeon Porter: Ohio Architect; The Leatherwood God: From Narrative to Novel; Book Reviews; and more. Very historical, informative - collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We will be pleased to serve you. We ship promptly. . Paperback. Very Good.

Columbus, Ohio: Ohio History Connection , 2019. July & August 2019. This bi-monthly magazine, Echoes, by the Ohio History Connection, offers readers a wide array of articles on the people, places, sites, events, and sights of Ohio. Not a visitor's guide, but a history publication that is insightful and historical. This issue features topics such as The Moon Landing and Neil Armstrong, Akron's Soap Box Derby, the Rosetta Armistead Trial (the 15-year-old black girl slave named Rosetta Armistead) and the Ohio Farm Bureau. Also in this issue historic sites and museums, events at the Ohio History Center and Ohio Village, "I Wish I'd Been There" (historical event), book reviews, and more. Condition: Two corners curled and one mid-extremity torn slightly and curled (was bumped during shipping from publisher); else Overall Near Fine. Magazine has not been read; pages are very readable and photos are clear and vivid. One of the best history magazines on Ohio. Note: We are a… Read More

Columbus, Ohio: The Ohio Historical Society, 1971. [1971] Ohio Journal, Winter 1971, Volume 80, Number 1. Condition: Upper right corners of journal have crease. Binding: Lightly age toned at extremities, minor soiling, some wrinkling (waving of paper, perhaps due to old moisture), light bump to top of spine. Internally: Clean and clear. Text is very readable, illustrations clear and vivid. Free of tears and cracks to binding, stickers and bookplates, page tears, and writing and underlines. Not a former library book. Featured articles include Internal-Improvement Projects in Southwestern Ohio, 1815-18134; The 1856 Election in Ohio, Moral Issues in Politics; Winthrop B. Smith, Creator of the Eclectic Educational Series; Travels of President Rutherford B. Hayes; plus book reviews. A nice Very Good copy of a vintage journal. Collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll… Read More

Columbus, Ohio: Ohio History Connection , 2019. September & October 2019. Magazine, 50 pages. This bi-monthly magazine, Echoes, by the Ohio History Connection, offers readers a wide array of articles on the people, places, sites, events, and sights of Ohio. Not a visitor's guide, but a history publication that is insightful and historical. This issue includes topics such as Masters of Make-Believe (American Mask Mfg. Co.), Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise, Johnny Appleseed, and Doug Brown (professional skateboarder). Also, historic sites and museums, events at the Ohio History Center and Ohio Village, "I Wish I'd Been There" (historical event), book reviews, and more. This copy has two corners curled (from being bumped during shipment from publisher); else Overall Near Fine. Magazine has not been read; pages are very readable and photos are clear and vivid. A great magazine for learning more about the people, events, and history of the State of Ohio. Note: We are a well-established,… Read More

New York: Henry Harrison, 1934. [1934] FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER, no dustjacket. Blue binding, 288 pages. Forward by George Elliston. Condition: Expected wear, soiling to binding; spine darken; edges and endpapers age toned. First hinge has small crack (but fasten tightly); former owner's name on half-title, small style initials on rear pastedown endpaper. Overall, book is Very Good. Text is clean, clear, and very readable. Free of the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Here is a wonderful anthology of poetry by 90 Ohio poets, including minor and major works. Poets include Frederick Herbert Adler, Marie Louise Allen, Ronald Walker Barr; Clara T. Brown; Selma Hamann, George Elliston, Maye DeWeese Porter, William Fred Sachs, Helen Myra Ross, and Frances Archer Walls. Poetry and verse lovers will love the delightful, thoughtful selections. Very collectible book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books… Read More

Kent, Ohio: The Kent State University Press, 1980. [1980] First Edition, edited by Louis Filler. Pictorial dustjacket. Green binding, gilt lettering on spine, decorative endpapers, frontispiece, 310 pages plus bio of editor and listing of books Filler wrote or edited at end. Condition of hardcover: Light shelf wear/ding at extremity and two corners lightly bumped. Faint erased pencil notes by book dealer on half-title; else overall Near Fine. Dustjacket has light shelf wear, light abrasion, else Near Fine. Protected with Mylar cover. Free of cracks and tears to binding, bookplates, stickers, and page tears. Kept in temperature-controlled room; free of smelly humidity stains and the smell of a former smoker. This is a wonderful book about the memoirs of Irene Hardy, who was born on July 22, 1841 in Eaton, OH. She was a pioneering schoolmistress, a poet, a Stanford University professor, and a pathfinder for establishing standards for composition and teaching literature. Hardy recounts her childhood in… Read More

Columbus, Ohio: Ohio State Veterinary Medical Association , 1923. [1923] FIRST EDITION. Hardcover, maroon binding, gilt lettering and borders on spine. Frontispiece, 154 pages, plus 14 pages of advertisements at end. Condition of binding: Some age wear/discoloration spots, scuffs, bumps to top extremities and two corners, white stains (paint??). Edges age darken with minor ding. Internally: Owner's name (a doctor) written on title page along with notation the book is from his private library. Text: Minor light creasing, scattered foxing/age toning, else clear and very readable. Photos clear, vivid. Free of cracks and tears to binding, writing and underlines, and no significant page tears. Overall book is Good Plus. The contents include names of officers, presidents, active members, constitution, etc. Also included are committee reports, addresses, articles ("Obstruction of the Small Intestines of the Horse," "Remarks on the Stomach of the Ox," "Chloroform as an Anesthetic… Read More

New York City: Penguin Group, 1995. [1995] Hardcover and Dustjacket, 220 pages including Index. Includes vintage black and white plates (some pages printed on glossy paper). Condition: Hardcover is Fine. Dustjacket has minor creases to top of spine panel and minor age wear, else overall Very Good. Free of the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. This is the true, insightful, fighting story of the last major battle of World War II. Full of acts of valor that went far beyond the call of duty. At the end, American casualties totaled almost 50,000. The Japanese were left with 100,000 dead. And Nippon's navy was crushed, 7,800 of its planes lost, many in the last frenzied kamikaze attacks of the war. The author tells it all in this remarkable, historical book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you… Read More

New York: Random House, 1943. [1943] FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER. A musical play by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, 2nd. Book and Lyrics by Hammerstein. Red, black, and tan hardcover, blue tint on top edge. Black and white frontispiece and vintage photo plates throughout, 146 pages. Condition of hardcover: Lightly age darken, offsets from dustjacket on endpapers, else overall Good condition. Dustjacket: Published in a rough paper format (to reflect Oklahoma's environment?). Price intact on first flap. Short tears, chips/small pieces missing from extremities, mostly at spine panel, age darken, overall Fair condition. Here is the Broadway hit musical script in book form, a hit that continues to play again and again in playhouses in major U.S. cities, schools, and wherever musical productions can be held. Oklahoma! has been called one of the great America musical plays - fresh, a true delight. It is jubilant and enchanting, with one of the best scores since Show Boat performed on Broadway. Vintage… Read More

New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1943. [1943] Hardcover and dustjacket. NOT A FACSIMILE OR A RECENT REPRINT. THIS IS THE 1943 EDITION of the Great Illustrated Classics Book Series. Deckled fore-edge. Illustrations, 560 pages plus one advertisement at end. Condition of hardcover: Lightly age toned binding with several faint soil marks; discoloration at top of spine, some wear to foot. Endpapers have offsets from dustjacket; former owner's name and date (November 7, 1957) on back of first free endpaper. Edges lightly age toned (top edge and fore-edge darker). Hardcover is free of tears and cracks to hinges and joints, and free of stickers and bookplates. Pages are clean, readable, and free of writing, notations, and tears. Overall Very Good. Dustjacket: Chips, short tears (a longer open tear at fold of first flap, which has old cello tape); large pieces missing from top of spine panel; small hole at fold of rear flap; corners neatly cut (perhaps to conceal absence of price?); age toned (darker at… Read More

Boston: Old South Meeting House, 1890. [1890] Soft cover, 8th series. About 4-7/8-inches wide by 7-inches tall. Binding lettering in gilt. NOT A FACSIMILE OR RECENT REPRINT, this is the 1890 edition. Condition: Some age wear, mostly rubbing to spine strip, binding starting to crack. Overall, a few creases to binding/pages; lightly age toned; minor chips, a few small corner pieces missing from endpaper and several pages; six words with red line through them on p. 7; else Very Good. Text clear, readable. Stored in temperature- controlled room (no smoke smell from smoker). This publication was given to the attendants of the Old South Lectures for Young People (a supplement to the lectures), mostly the young people of Boston. The series began in 1883 as an educational tool on historical studies about American history. This series includes topics such as Mound Builders of the Ohio Valley; Manners/Customs of the Indians; Indians of New England; King Philip's War; Speech of Pontiac; Indian-Charity School… Read More