Jackson: University Press of Mississippi, 1993. 22 pages of text including a preface by Smith and a narrative by Lee Smith. Illustrated with numerous remarkable black-and-white photographs. Short slim oblong 4to, glossy pictorial wrappers. Jackson: University Press of Mississippi, (1993). Internally fine, a very good(+) copy. Inscribed and signed by Shelby Lee Adams on the title page. More
illus. 12mo, cloth, cloth lightly soiled. N.Y.: Harper, 1899. More
New York: Harper, 1895. Illus. 12mo, brown cloth, lacks front flyleaf. New York: Harper, 1895. More
New York: Asher & Adams, 1872. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 16" x 23". Fantastic, bright double page map of Kentucky and Tennessee divided into counties. Shows towns, waterways, railroads, and topographical details. In excellent condition with a small tear to left edge. Asher & Adams were publishers based in Washington and New York in the late 19th century. More
illus. 522pp. 8vo, cloth, d.w. N.Y.: Arcade, (1997). vg. More
Edinburgh: A. & C. Black, 1867. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 11" x 15". Nice map of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois divided into counties. Showing towns, major routes, railroads, and waterways. In very good condition. Damp staining to right edge, not affecting the image. Otherwise the map is clean and bright. Adam Black (1784-1874) was a Scottish publisher and politician who, with his brother Charles, founded the A. & C. Black publishing company. Together they published a...... More
Baltimore: Warwick & York, 1931. PP. 264-276. 8vo, pr. wrs., wrs. lightly soiled. Baltimore: Warwick & York, 1931. Reprinted from American Speech, April, 1931. More
Boston: Bradford, Thomas Gamaliel, 1838. Map. Engraving with hand-colored outline. Image measures 11 3/8" x 14 1/2" Early map of Kentucky divided into counties. Shows towns, waterways, railroads and topographical details. In very good condition. Minor wear to margins, not affecting the image. T.G. Bradford (1802-1887) was a Boston based publisher. He worked as assistant editor of the American Encyclopedia before entering the field of map making. More
Boston: Bradford, Thomas Gamaliel, 1835. Map. Engraving with hand-coloring. Image measures 7 7/8" x 10 1/8" Early map of Tennessee and Kentucky divided into counties. Shows towns, waterways, railroads and topographical details. Published after the passage of the Indian Removal Act 1830, but before Cherokee Removal in 1838, this map includes Cherokee Territory (and Brainerd mission) in the southeast corner. Minor spotting at margins, not affecting the image. T.G. Bradford (1802-1887) was a Boston based publisher. He worked as assistant..... More
Boston: Bradford, Thomas Gamaliel, 1835. Map. Engraving with hand-colored outline. Image measures 7 7/8" x 10 1/8" Early map of Tennessee and Kentucky divided into counties. Shows towns, waterways, railroads and topographical details. Published after the passage of the Indian Removal Act 1830, but before Cherokee Removal in 1838, this map includes Cherokee Territory (and Brainerd mission) in the southeast corner. Minor wear expected with age, mostly to margins. Paperclip indentation, not affecting the image. T.G. Bradford (1802-1887) was a...... More
Philadelphia: Bradley, William M., 1888. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 13.5" x 20.75". Great double page map of Tennessee and Kentucky divided into counties. Shows towns, railroads, waterways and topographical details. More
New York: Random House, 1988. 452 pages. Thick 8vo, 1/2 cloth, d.w. New York: Random House, (1988). First edition. A near fine copy. More
New York: Macmillan, 1924. illus. 8vo, cloth, head of spine worn. N.Y.: Macmillan, 1924. More
New York: Wm. Hall & Co., 1834. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 10 3/8" x 12 5/8" Early map of Kentucky and Tennessee. Shows towns, major routes, waterways and topographical features. Published after the passage of the Indian Removal Act 1830, but before Cherokee Removal in 1838, this map does not label Cherokee Territory in the southeast territory as most maps from this time period do. David H. Burr (1803-1875) served as Topographer to the United States..... More
Russellville, KY. Pristine signature on an autograph page: "Jno. W. Caldwell - Russellville - Ky", 5.5" x 3.5", most likely executed while representing Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives. American politician and "Southern Sympathizer" from Kentucky. Although he opposed secession, Caldwell entered the Confederate States Army and was immediately elected Captain of the "Logan Grays", a Confederate regiment from Logan County, Kentucky. When Confederate forces under Simon Bolivar Buckner entered Kentucky, Caldwell let the Grays to Bowling Green..... More
New York: Dutton, 1972. Illus. 8vo, two-toned cloth, d.w. New York: Dutton, (1972). Very good Critical account of coal mining in the Appalachian hills of Kentucky. More
8vo, cloth, d.w. Boston, (1976). More
Frankfort, Kentucky: 1936. 1 page, 17 x 11 inches, Frankfort, Kentucky, March 20, 1936 -- a notarial appointment, mounted on black cardboard, outer dimensions 21 x 15 inches, with a gold seal of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Natural folds; near fine condition. Two-time Governor of Kentucky, U.S. Senator, and second Commissioner of Baseball, remembered for supporting the entry of Jackie Robinson and opening the Major Leagues to black players. More
New York: Crown, 1987. Illustrated sparsely in black and whtie. xii, 292 pages. 8vo, black cloth-backed boards, d.w. New York: Crown Publishers, (1987). First edition. Boards lightly stained. Very good(+) in a near fine dust wrapper. More
New York: Macmillan, 1904. Illustrated in color and black and white. 598 pages, 8vo, full brown crushed morocco, gilt decorated inner dentelles, mottled endpapers (small scuff to front cover). New York: Macmillan, 1904. A near fine copy. More
New York: Arno Press, 1971. slanderous allegations in relation to the character of the principal witness against him. 150, 199pp. 8vo, rebound in full tan calf with gilt decorations, spine lightly sunned. (New York: Arno Press, 1971). Very good Facsimile of the Philadelphia, 1809 edition. More
many color photo. illus. 4to, cloth, d.w. Harrodsburg): Pleasant Hill Press, (1991). vg. More
Washington: Robert Armstrong, 1852. of the United States, June 30, 1852, and the Funeral Sermon of the Rev. C. M. Butler, Chaplain of the Senate, preached in the Senate, July 1, 1852. Frontis. 135pp. 8vo, original brown cloth, spine ends and edges of corners worn, scattered moderate foxing, including Frontis., last blank page torn in upper right corner, Frontis. partially loose. Washington: Robert Armstrong, 1852. More
New York: Greeley & McElrath, 1843. Two volumes. Frontis in each volume, folding facsimile of letter by Clay. 307 pages + appendix [xxvi] and 597 pages + ads, 8vo, original green cloth-backed boards; early ownership signature both volumes, texts toned and foxed, covers quite worn, but sound New York: Greeley & McElrath, 1843. Toned, worn, but still solid, a very good copy. More
Fort Mitchell, KY: T.I. Hayes, 1997. Illustrated with a handful of b/w photos. 260 pages. 8vo, navy cloth, d.w. (Fort Mitchell, KY: T.I. Hayes, 1997). Signed on title page by Claypool and foreward writer Steve Cauthen, along with two unidentified signautres. Copy no. 1334 in a run of 2000. A near fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper, light scuffing to rear edges. More
I thought you'd find this interesting: I learned of Argosy by reading a bit of "bad" publicity in the book "Used and Rare" by Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone; no doubt you're familiar with it. (It was unfortunate that the authors had to grind their ax in print in what was an otherwise enjoyable book.) But I had never heard of Argosy before and my curiosity was piqued, so negative comments notwithstanding, I decided to pay a brief visit to the store. I reserved a book (long sought-after) ahead of time because I knew I'd be on an extremely tight schedule with several stops to make in just a few hours' time. Calling to reserve the book was a pleasant, very efficient experience, with a prompt return call to confirm availability. When I stopped in to purchase the book, the greeting (by one of the sisters, I'm not sure which) was extremely pleasant, the service so prompt and also she informed me of a signed letter by the subject I was interested in (unfortunately, I was unable to purchase the letter that day). I found the photo of Lawrence Olivier and Vivien Leigh as Caesar (or Antony?) and Cleopatra which hangs over the register very interesting-- had seen it before in a book. My only disappointment was that I was unable to actually spend time in the store-- it looked so inviting! But I will make it a point to spend time there on my next visit. So you see, even bad publicity can be very beneficial! Thank you for an enjoyable, if brief, experience!
I have just received John Ruskin's "The King of the Golden River" by this morning mail. Thank you very much for your kind arrangements.