The Sinclairs of Old Fort Des Moines; A Historical Romance.
12mo, cloth, d.w. Cedar Rapids: Torch, 1927. More
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Mission with Mountbatten.
Illus. 383pp. 8vo, cloth. London, (1951). More
Battleground Europe, Normandy; Gold Beach, Inland from King
Conshohocken: Combined Publishing, 1999. Illus. 8vo, pr. wrs. (Conshohocken): Combined Publishing, (1999). Fine. More
[The Quick Brown Fox Jumps over the Lazy Dog]
Philadelphia: The University of the Arts, 1995. An unusual artist's book -- colorful illustrated pages folded accordion-style with die-cut pages to reveal, when extended, a peep through of a circus scene depicting the title action. Philadelphia: The University of the Arts, 1995. Limited first edition -- number 8 of only 20 copies, signed by Engelbart. Scarce. More
Modern Landscape Architecture: Redefining the Garden.
New York: Abbeville, 1991. Illustrated throughout in color. 240pp. Square 4to, green cloth, d.w. (large closed tear on rear panel). New York: Abbeville Press, (1991). First edition. A fine copy in a very good dust wrapper. More
[The Oliver Wendell Holmes Device] History of the Supreme Court of the United States. Volume II. Foundations of Power: John Marshall, 1801-15
New York: Macmillan, 1981. General editor Paul Freund. Some illustrations printed on blue paper. 687 pages. Very thick 8vo, gilt-lettered two-toned cloth; uncut edges, top edge gilt. New York: Macmillan, (1981). First edition. Near fine. More
H.M. Stanley's Wonderful Adventures in Africa. (Salesman's dummy)
np: Excelsior Publishing, (1890). Illustrations, including some in color. Thin 8vo, pictorial cloth; worn; inner front hinge cracked. Np, (1890). A salesman's sample book with examples of two different leather spines mounted on endpapers; unused blank pages for subscriber's names. More
Canada West or Upper Canada
New York: J. H. Colton, 1856. Map. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Image measures 12 7/8 x 15 1/2 inches. This lovely 1856 map of Ontario, Canada depicts the province in its entirety. The map includes part of New York State as well. "Canada West," previously known as "Upper Canada" is color coded at the district level and notes railroads, cities, rivers, mountains, and other important topographic elements. Two insets include the Welland Canal and Wolf Island. The map is..... More
Colton's Georgia
New York: Johnson & Browning, 1856. Map. Steel engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 12.75" x 15.5". Classic 1856 map of Georgia divided into counties and townships. Shows major towns, cities, routes, waterways and railroads. In very good condition. Minor toning and spots at margins, not affecting the image. Crease to lower left corner. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced..... More
Johnson's Australia
New York: Johnson & Browning, 1861. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 12.5" x 15.5". Sheet measures 14" x 18". Shows some light foxing and staining. In very good condition. Largely unexplored interior reflected in this well designed map. Includes six reference keys noting counties and discoveries. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced atlases, maps and encyclopedias. The company..... More
Johnson's Iowa and Nebraska
New York: Johnson & Browning, 1861. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 12" x 16.75". Nice map of Iowa and part of Nebraska, divided into counties. Shows towns, major routes, railroads and waterways. A few scattered chips and tears to edges, image unaffected. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced atlases, maps and encyclopedias. The company made great maps based..... More
Johnson's North Carolina and South Carolina
New York: Johnson and Browning, 1862. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 17.5" x 24". Beautiful double page map of North and South Carolina. Delineates counties, towns, major routes, waterways and railroads. Includes an inset of Charleston Harbor and views of "Chimney Rocks & French Broad River" and "Table Mountain". Minor toning and wear to original fold lines. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own..... More
Johnson's South America
New York: Johnson & Browning, 1861. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 24 1/2" x 17". New York: 1861. Beautiful map of the continent extending from Gulf of Mexico to the South Shetland Islands. Includes black and white view of Cape Horn and paths and dates of historical explorations. Some splitting along centerfold, reinforced with archival tape. Otherwise in very good condition. A dark, crisp impression with vibrant hand-colored outlines. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the..... More
Johnson's Arkansas Mississippi and Louisiana
New York: Johnson & Ward, 1863. Map. Steel engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 24.25" x 17.25". Classic map of Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana divided into counties and townships. Shows all major towns, cities, routes, waterways and railroads. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced atlases, maps and encyclopedias. The company made great maps based on those by J.H. Colton and..... More
Johnson's Central America
New York: Johnson & Ward, 1863. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 12 1/2" x 15 1/2" Clear and detailed map of Central America published in 1863. An ornate decorative border surrounds the map. Includes views of The Isthmus of Panama, The Nicaragua Route, and the harbor of San Juan de Nicaragua, as well as grid plans of the City of Panama, and Aspinwall City on the island of Manzanilla. In very good condition. Archival tape repair to..... More
Johnson's Delaware and Maryland
New York: Johnson & Ward, 1863. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 12.5" x 16.25". Beautiful map of Delaware and Maryland showing counties, towns, major routes, railroads and waterways. Includes a black-and-white inset of the District of Columbia plus three detailed black-and-white views of the General Post Office, Treasury Buildings, and Patent Office. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced..... More
Johnson's Delaware and Maryland
New York: Johnson & Ward, 1864. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 12.75" x 15.75". Nicely detailed map of Delaware and Maryland showing counties, towns, waterways and railroads. Includes a black and white inset of the District of Columbia. A few small chips and tears to left edge. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced atlases, maps and encyclopedias. The..... More
Johnson's Georgetown and the City of Washington the Capital of the United States of America.
New York: Johnson & Ward, 1863. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 13 1/2" x 18 1/8". Nice city plan of Washington D.C. Shows wards, streets, parks, notable buildings and institutions, railroads and waterways. Includes images of the capitol building, the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian Institution. A few scattered tears and creases. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced..... More
Johnson's Illinois
New York: Johnson & Ward, 1865. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 23.25" x 17.25". Nicely detailed map of Illinois divided into counties showing towns, waterways and railroads. Minor scattered foxing. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced atlases, maps and encyclopedias. The company made great maps based on those by J.H. Colton and Johnson produced a newly updated version..... More
Johnson's Michigan and Wisconsin
New York: Johnson & Ward, 1864. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 17.75" x 24". Beautifully detailed double page map of Wisconsin and Michigan divided into counties and townships. Shows cities, major routes, railroads and waterways. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced atlases, maps and encyclopedias. The company made great maps based on those by J.H. Colton and Johnson..... More
Johnson's New Hampshire and Vermont
New York: Johnson & Ward, 1862. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 24" x 17.5". Bold double page map of New Hampshire and Vermont divided into counties and townships. Delineates towns, waterways, railroads and major routes. In excellent condition with light creasing to upper left and light scattered foxing to margins. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced atlases, maps..... More
Johnson's New York
New York: Johnson & Ward, 1864. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 16.75" x 24.75". Beautifully detailed double page map of New York state divided into counties and townships. Shows towns, waterways, railroads and topographical features. Includes insets of Oswego, Albany, Troy, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and "vicinity of New York". In very good condition. Minor stair and foxing to lower margin, not affecting the image. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of..... More
Johnson's New York
New York: Johnson & Ward, 1863. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 16.75" x 24.75". Beautifully detailed double page map of New York state divided into counties and townships. Shows towns, waterways, railroads and topographical features. Includes insets of Oswego, Albany, Troy, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and "vicinity of New York". In very good condition with a stain and some foxing to lower margin, not affecting the image. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American..... More
Johnson's Ohio
New York: Johnson & Ward, 1867. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 17" x 24". Beautifully detailed double page map of Ohio and Indiana divided into counties and townships. Shows towns, major routes, waterways and railroads. Includes image of the state capitol building in Columbus. In excellent condition. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced atlases, maps and encyclopedias. The..... More
Johnson's Ohio and Indiana
New York: Johnson & Browning, 1862. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 17" x 24". Beautifully detailed double page map of Ohio and Indiana divided into counties and townships. Shows towns, major routes, waterways and railroads. Includes image of the state capitol building in Columbus. In excellent condition. Alvin Jewett Johnson (1827-1884) is one of the most prolific American publishers of the 19th century. He opened his own company in 1856 that produced atlases, maps and encyclopedias. The..... More