Non-Fiction
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America in the Making
Pony Express: by Fred Reinfeld, 1966, stated first edition, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, pages crisp and clean, ex-lib, 127 pages. - $8.00
A true-life adventure story of the Old West in the days when Buffalo Bill Cody rode for the Pony Express.
A true-life adventure story of the Old West in the days when Buffalo Bill Cody rode for the Pony Express.
Boorstin, Daniel
The Americans - The Colonial Experience: by Daniel J. Boorstin, 1958, PB, VG, slightly moderate wear to edges and corners of cover, pages browning but not brittle, 434 pages. - $1.50
The Americans - The Democratic Experience: by Daniel J. Boorstin, 1973, PB, VG, slightly moderate wear to edges and corners of cover, minor stains on cover, pages browning but not brittle, 717 pages. - $1.50
The Americans - The Democratic Experience: by Daniel J. Boorstin, 1973, PB, VG, slightly moderate wear to edges and corners of cover, minor stains on cover, pages browning but not brittle, 717 pages. - $1.50
Cambridge Topic Books
Building the Medieval Cathedrals: by Percy Watson, illustrated, 1976, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 51 pages. - $6.00
Cornerstones of Freedom
The Story of Apollo 11 - First Man on the Moon: by R. Conrad Stein, illus. by David J. Catrow, III, 1985, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 31 pages. - $1.50
Dupuy, Trevor Nevitt
The Air War in the Pacific: Air Power Leads the Way: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy Col. U.S. Army, Ret., 1964, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 13, 88 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! Above title - second copy: 1964, HB, VVG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, color of spine fading slightly, a few "dog-eared" pages, The Military History of World War II, volume 13, 88 pages. - $3.00
The Air War in the West; June 1941 - April 1945: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, illus. with maps and photos, 1963, HB, rebound, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, small one inch tear on front endpaper, a few pages have minor pen marks, several "dog-eared" pages, The Military History of World War II volume 7, ex-lib, 66 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! Above title - second copy: 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 7, 66 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! The Air War in the West; Sept. 1939 – May 1941: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, illus. with maps and photos, 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 6, 76 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! Asian and Axis Resistance Movements: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, illus. with maps and photos, 1965, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 16, 88 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! Asiatic Land Battles – Allied Victories of China and Burma: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, illus. with maps and photos, 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 10, 66 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! Asiatic Land Battles – Expansion of Japan in Asia: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, illus. with maps and photos, 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 8, 68 pages. - $3.00
Asiatic Land Battles - Japanese Ambitions in the Pacific: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, illus. with photos, 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 9, 116 pages. - $3.00
European Resistance Movements: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, illus. with maps and photos, 1965, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 15, 88 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! The Naval War in the Pacific - On to Tokyo: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, illus. with photos, 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 12, 89 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! The Naval War in the Pacific - Rising Sun of Nippon: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, 1963, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 11, 90 pages. - $3.00
The Naval War in the West - The Wolf Packs: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 5, 60 pages. - $3.00
Above title - second copy: 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, Military History of WWII series, volume 5, 60 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! Above title - second copy: 1964, HB, VVG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, color of spine fading slightly, a few "dog-eared" pages, The Military History of World War II, volume 13, 88 pages. - $3.00
The Air War in the West; June 1941 - April 1945: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, illus. with maps and photos, 1963, HB, rebound, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, small one inch tear on front endpaper, a few pages have minor pen marks, several "dog-eared" pages, The Military History of World War II volume 7, ex-lib, 66 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! Above title - second copy: 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 7, 66 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! The Air War in the West; Sept. 1939 – May 1941: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, illus. with maps and photos, 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 6, 76 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! Asian and Axis Resistance Movements: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, illus. with maps and photos, 1965, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 16, 88 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! Asiatic Land Battles – Allied Victories of China and Burma: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, illus. with maps and photos, 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 10, 66 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! Asiatic Land Battles – Expansion of Japan in Asia: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, illus. with maps and photos, 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 8, 68 pages. - $3.00
Asiatic Land Battles - Japanese Ambitions in the Pacific: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, illus. with photos, 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 9, 116 pages. - $3.00
European Resistance Movements: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, illus. with maps and photos, 1965, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 15, 88 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! The Naval War in the Pacific - On to Tokyo: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, illus. with photos, 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 12, 89 pages. - $3.00
SOLD!! The Naval War in the Pacific - Rising Sun of Nippon: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, 1963, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 11, 90 pages. - $3.00
The Naval War in the West - The Wolf Packs: by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy, 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, The Military History or World War II series, volume 5, 60 pages. - $3.00
Above title - second copy: 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, Military History of WWII series, volume 5, 60 pages. - $3.00
Early Craft Books
Making Gifts: by Jay and Frank Miller, illus. by George Overlie, 1975, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, wonderful illustration, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $6.00
Directions for making practical and attractive gifts from readily available and inexpensive materials; includes decorated stationary, crepe paper flowers, planters, wind chimes, picture albums, checkerboards, and games.
Painted Rock Creatures: by Tryntje Lauritzen, illus. by G. Overlie, 1977, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $5.00
Photography: by Phil Steinberg, illus. by George Overlie, 1975, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, wonderful illustrations, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $6.00
This book traces the history of photography, describes the various kinds of cameras, and explains how to take, develop, enlarge, and display photographs.
Directions for making practical and attractive gifts from readily available and inexpensive materials; includes decorated stationary, crepe paper flowers, planters, wind chimes, picture albums, checkerboards, and games.
Painted Rock Creatures: by Tryntje Lauritzen, illus. by G. Overlie, 1977, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $5.00
Photography: by Phil Steinberg, illus. by George Overlie, 1975, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, wonderful illustrations, ex-lib, 32 pages. - $6.00
This book traces the history of photography, describes the various kinds of cameras, and explains how to take, develop, enlarge, and display photographs.
Early Settler Life Series
Early Schools: by Bobbie Kalman, illus. with photos and old prints, 1991, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners, pages crisp and clean, nice format, ex-lib, 63 pages. - $2.00
Early Stores and Markets: by Bobbie Kalman, illus. with photos and old prints, 1992, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners, pages crisp and clean, nice format, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
Early Stores and Markets: by Bobbie Kalman, illus. with photos and old prints, 1992, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners, pages crisp and clean, nice format, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
Every Child Should Know Series
Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know: edited by H. W. Mabie, illus. by Mary Hamilton Frye, 1915, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, name written on inside front cover, pages browning but not brittle, minor stains on text, several “dog-eared” pages, beautiful pictorial cover, 266 pages. - $12.00
Myths Every Child Should Know: edited by Hamilton Wright Mabie, illus. by Colleen Browning, 1955, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on DJ, 250 pages. - $5.00
Myths Every Child Should Know: edited by Hamilton Wright Mabie, illus. by Colleen Browning, 1955, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on DJ, 250 pages. - $5.00
Eyewitness Books
Ancient Egypt: by George Hart, illustrated, 1990, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, minor stain on cover, sticker on cover, text crisp and clean, 64 pages. - $3.00
Olympics: by Chris Oxlade and David Ballheimer, 1999, HB, VVG, half inch tear along bottom edge of cover – boards showing through tear, remnants of a sticker on front cover, 60 pages. - $2.00
This book surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from Ancient Greece to the present day.
World War II: by Simon Adams, illustrated, 2000, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 63 pages. - $2.00
Olympics: by Chris Oxlade and David Ballheimer, 1999, HB, VVG, half inch tear along bottom edge of cover – boards showing through tear, remnants of a sticker on front cover, 60 pages. - $2.00
This book surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from Ancient Greece to the present day.
World War II: by Simon Adams, illustrated, 2000, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 63 pages. - $2.00
Eyewitness Travel Guides
Paris: by Allan Tillier, illus. with photos, 1997, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 432 pages. - $1.50
Over 1,200 full-color photographs taken specially for each guide. Recommended star sights and star features help you make the most of the city. The survival guide shows you, in pictures, how to use local currency, public transport and telephones. Easy-to-use 3-D aerial views give you instant access to districts, streets and buildings. Unique cutaways and floorplans help you to explore public buildings and landmarks – no need to purchase further guides. Wide-ranging entertainment listings: theatres, music, films, clubs and activities for children.
Over 1,200 full-color photographs taken specially for each guide. Recommended star sights and star features help you make the most of the city. The survival guide shows you, in pictures, how to use local currency, public transport and telephones. Easy-to-use 3-D aerial views give you instant access to districts, streets and buildings. Unique cutaways and floorplans help you to explore public buildings and landmarks – no need to purchase further guides. Wide-ranging entertainment listings: theatres, music, films, clubs and activities for children.
First Books
The Apaches and Navajos: by Craig and Katherine Doherty, illus. with photos, 1989, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
The Colony of Connecticut: by Clifford Lindsey Alderman, illustrated, 1975, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 88 pages. - $5.00
This book traces the history of Connecticut from the arrival of the first settlers in 1632 through the ratification of the Constitution in 1788.
The Colony of Massachusetts: by Alice Dickinson, illustrated, 1975, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, library label removed from front cover tore off a portion of the top layer of front cover, a few minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 86 pages. - $4.00
The Iroquois: by Craig and Katherine Doherty, illus. with photos, 1989, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address: proclamation by Lyndon B. Johnson, illus. by Leonard Everett Fisher, 1964, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through a few of the corners, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 44 pages. - $6.00
The Pilgrims of Plymouth: by Barbara L. Beck, illus. with photos, 1972, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, name written on inside front cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 89 pages. - $6.00
The Seminoles: by Martin Lee, illus. with photos, 1989, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
The Sioux: by Elaine Landau, illus. with photos, 1989, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
The Colony of Connecticut: by Clifford Lindsey Alderman, illustrated, 1975, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 88 pages. - $5.00
This book traces the history of Connecticut from the arrival of the first settlers in 1632 through the ratification of the Constitution in 1788.
The Colony of Massachusetts: by Alice Dickinson, illustrated, 1975, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, library label removed from front cover tore off a portion of the top layer of front cover, a few minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 86 pages. - $4.00
The Iroquois: by Craig and Katherine Doherty, illus. with photos, 1989, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address: proclamation by Lyndon B. Johnson, illus. by Leonard Everett Fisher, 1964, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through a few of the corners, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 44 pages. - $6.00
The Pilgrims of Plymouth: by Barbara L. Beck, illus. with photos, 1972, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, name written on inside front cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 89 pages. - $6.00
The Seminoles: by Martin Lee, illus. with photos, 1989, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
The Sioux: by Elaine Landau, illus. with photos, 1989, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
Fisher, Leonard Everett
The Doctors: by Leonard Everett Fisher, illus. by the author, 1968, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, Colonial Americans series, 47 pages. - $4.00
The Statue of Liberty: by Leonard Everett Fisher, illus. by the author and photos, 1985, stated first edition, HB w/DJ, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, two inch tear on DJ, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $4.00
Above title - second copy: 1985, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $3.00
This book recounts the history of one of the largest monuments in the world, including how it was executed in France, shipped to America, and erected in New York Harbor.
The Statue of Liberty: by Leonard Everett Fisher, illus. by the author and photos, 1985, stated first edition, HB w/DJ, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, two inch tear on DJ, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $4.00
Above title - second copy: 1985, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $3.00
This book recounts the history of one of the largest monuments in the world, including how it was executed in France, shipped to America, and erected in New York Harbor.
Focus Books
SOLD!! King Philip’s War - 1675-76: by Louise Dickinson Rich, illus. prints, 1972, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, library label removed from front cover tore off a portion of the top layer of front cover, a few pages have minor stains, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $6.00
The Lewis and Clark Expedition - 1804-06: by Dan Lacy, illus. with photos and prints, 1974, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, library label removed from front cover tore off a portion of the top layer of front cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 89 pages. - $7.00
Above title - second copy: 1974, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, minor stains on cover, spine is laminated – appears to be for reinforcement rather than for repair, ex-lib, 89 pages. - $6.00
The Treason of Benedict Arnold, 1780 - An American General Becomes His Country’s First Traitor: by Robert Kraske, illus. with photos and prints, 1970, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, book has Mylar cover - no DJ, a few “dog-eared” pages, one page has one inch tear, ex-lib, 63 pages. - $10.00
The Lewis and Clark Expedition - 1804-06: by Dan Lacy, illus. with photos and prints, 1974, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, library label removed from front cover tore off a portion of the top layer of front cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 89 pages. - $7.00
Above title - second copy: 1974, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, minor stains on cover, spine is laminated – appears to be for reinforcement rather than for repair, ex-lib, 89 pages. - $6.00
The Treason of Benedict Arnold, 1780 - An American General Becomes His Country’s First Traitor: by Robert Kraske, illus. with photos and prints, 1970, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, book has Mylar cover - no DJ, a few “dog-eared” pages, one page has one inch tear, ex-lib, 63 pages. - $10.00
Frontiers of America Series
Mail Riders – Paul Revere to Pony Express: by Edith McCall, illus. by Frances Eckart, 1961, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 127 pages. - $6.00
Pioneer Show Folk: by Edith McCall, illus. by Carol Rogers, 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 127 pages. - $8.00
Pioneer Show Folk: by Edith McCall, illus. by Carol Rogers, 1963, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 127 pages. - $8.00
Getting to Know Series
Getting to Know Jamestown: by Burke Davis, illus. by Tran Mawicke, 1971, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, clippings from DJ pasted on inside front cover and front endpaper, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 72 pages. - $8.00
Gibbons, Gail
Deadline! From News to Newspaper: by Gail Gibbons, illus. by the author, 1987, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 30 pages. - $3.00
This book examines the diverse behind-the-scenes activities of a typical working day at a small daily newspaper, from morning preparations for meeting the deadline to the moment the afternoon papers leave the press.
This book examines the diverse behind-the-scenes activities of a typical working day at a small daily newspaper, from morning preparations for meeting the deadline to the moment the afternoon papers leave the press.
Government Service the World Over Series
Park Rangers and Game Wardens the World Over: by Floyd James Torbert, illus. by the author, 1968, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ laminated, back endpaper torn out, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, beautiful illustrations, 64 pages. - $10.00
How They Live and Work Series
The Finns and the Lapps – How They Live and Work: by John L. Irwin, illus. with photos, 1973, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 171 pages. - $4.00
This book examines contemporary Finland against its historical background, discussing economic development, living conditions and education, the system of government, transport and recreation. Two chapters discuss the Lapps, who unlike the Finns have never had their own state, and are at present living in four different periods is described here, and their current problems, now that their traditional occupation as nomadic herders of reindeer has diminished, are seen as centering on that of preserving their identity.
This book examines contemporary Finland against its historical background, discussing economic development, living conditions and education, the system of government, transport and recreation. Two chapters discuss the Lapps, who unlike the Finns have never had their own state, and are at present living in four different periods is described here, and their current problems, now that their traditional occupation as nomadic herders of reindeer has diminished, are seen as centering on that of preserving their identity.
How They Lived Series
SOLD!! Stagecoach Days and Stagecoach Kings:by Virginia Voight, illus. by Cary, 1970, PB, G+, minor shelf wear to corners, pages browning but not brittle, sticker on spine, a few pages have minor tears, name written on front endpaper, 95 pages. - $1.00
The history of stage coaching in the United States from the early crude wagons to the coaches of the Overland Mail emphasizing the role of stage lines in the opening of the West.
The history of stage coaching in the United States from the early crude wagons to the coaches of the Overland Mail emphasizing the role of stage lines in the opening of the West.
...If You Series
…If Your Name was Changed at Ellis Island: by Ellen Levine, illus. by Wayne Parmenter, 1993, HB, exc., appears to have never been read, ex-lib, 80 pages. - $4.00
…If You Sailed on the Mayflower: by Ann McGovern, illus. by J. B. Handlesman, 1969, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 80 pages. - $2.00
Above title - second copy: 1969, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 80 pages. - $1.00
...If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution: by Elizabeth Levy, illus. by Joan Holub, 1987, HB, exc., appears to have never been read, ex-lib, 80 pages. - $4.00
Above title - second copy: illus. by Richard Rosenblum, 1987, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corner, text crisp and clean, 79 pages. - $1.00
…If You Sailed on the Mayflower: by Ann McGovern, illus. by J. B. Handlesman, 1969, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 80 pages. - $2.00
Above title - second copy: 1969, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 80 pages. - $1.00
...If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution: by Elizabeth Levy, illus. by Joan Holub, 1987, HB, exc., appears to have never been read, ex-lib, 80 pages. - $4.00
Above title - second copy: illus. by Richard Rosenblum, 1987, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corner, text crisp and clean, 79 pages. - $1.00
Landmark Series
The Panama Canal: by Bob Considine, illus. by Fritz Kredel, 1951, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, minor wear to DJ, DJ has mylar cover, a few minor stains on endpapers, 179 pages. - $10.00
Royal Canadian Mounted Police: by Richard L. Neuberger, illus. by Lee J. Ames, 1953, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, slightly moderate wear to DJ, several creases and tears to DJ, text crisp and clean, 182 pages. - $8.00
Royal Canadian Mounted Police: by Richard L. Neuberger, illus. by Lee J. Ames, 1953, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, slightly moderate wear to DJ, several creases and tears to DJ, text crisp and clean, 182 pages. - $8.00
Lord, John
Beacon Lights of History, First Series – Jewish Heroes and Prophets: by John Lord, 1888, HB, VVG, very minor wear to edges and corners of cover, front cover cloth boards appear to have had minor water damage, no evidence of damage on inside cover or text – spill?, ex-lib, 524 pages. - $8.00
Beacon Lights of History, Vol. 1 – Antiquity: by John Lord, 1883, HB, VVG, very minor wear to edges and corners of cover, back cover cloth boards appear to have had very minor water damage, no evidence of damage on inside cover or text – spill?, ex-lib, 474 pages. - $8.00
Beacon Lights of History, Vol. 1 – Antiquity: by John Lord, 1883, HB, VVG, very minor wear to edges and corners of cover, back cover cloth boards appear to have had very minor water damage, no evidence of damage on inside cover or text – spill?, ex-lib, 474 pages. - $8.00
MacMillan Battle Books
SOLD!! The Battle of El Alamein – Decision in the Desert: by Correlli Barnett, 1964, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 90 pages. - $10.00
The Battles of Saratoga - The Turning of the Tide: by John R. Cuneo, illus. with maps and prints, 1967, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 95 pages. - $6.00
The Battles of Saratoga - The Turning of the Tide: by John R. Cuneo, illus. with maps and prints, 1967, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 95 pages. - $6.00
Melmont Look, Read, Learn
Delawares: by Norma Dobrin, illus. by Arnold Dobrin, 1963, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, on page has two ½ inch pen marks in margin – text unaffected, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 31 pages. - $8.00
Meltzer, Milton
Never to Forget - The Jews of the Holocaust: by Milton Meltzer, 1976, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, appears to have been hardly read - spine hasn’t even been cracked, text crisp and clean, 217 pages. - $2.00
Six million - a number impossible to visualize. Six million Jews were killed in Europe between the years 1933 and 1945. What can that number mean to us today? We are told never to forget the Holocaust, but how can we remember something so incomprehensible? We can think, not of the numbers, the statistics, but of the people. For the families torn apart, watching mothers, fathers, children disappear or be slaughtered, the numbers were agonizingly comprehensible. One. Two. Three. Often more. Here are the stories of those people, recorded in letters and diaries, and in the memories of those who survived. Seen through their eyes, the horror becomes real. We cannot deny it - and we can never forget.
SOLD!! Time of Trial, Time of Hope – The Negro in America, 1919 to 1941: by Milton Meltzer and August Meier, illus. by Moneta Barnett, 1966, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, ex-lib, 120 pages. - $5.00
Six million - a number impossible to visualize. Six million Jews were killed in Europe between the years 1933 and 1945. What can that number mean to us today? We are told never to forget the Holocaust, but how can we remember something so incomprehensible? We can think, not of the numbers, the statistics, but of the people. For the families torn apart, watching mothers, fathers, children disappear or be slaughtered, the numbers were agonizingly comprehensible. One. Two. Three. Often more. Here are the stories of those people, recorded in letters and diaries, and in the memories of those who survived. Seen through their eyes, the horror becomes real. We cannot deny it - and we can never forget.
SOLD!! Time of Trial, Time of Hope – The Negro in America, 1919 to 1941: by Milton Meltzer and August Meier, illus. by Moneta Barnett, 1966, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, ex-lib, 120 pages. - $5.00
Milestones in History Series
I Accuse – The Story of the Dreyfus Case: by Irving Werstein, 1967, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 191 pages. - $8.00
New American Nation Series
America’s Rise to World Power, 1898-1954: by Foster Rhea Dulles, 1955, PB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, front endpaper torn, ex-lib, 314 pages. - $1.50
The Awakening of American Nationalism, 1815-1828: by George Dangerfield, 1965, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, some minor underlining and notes throughout text, ex-lib, 331 pages. - $1.50
The Coming of the Revolution, 1763-1775: by Lawrence Henry Gipson, 1954, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, minor underlining throughout text, 287 pages. - $1.50
The English People on the Eve of Colonization, 1603-1630: by Wallace Notestein, 1954, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, name written neatly on inside front cover, 302 pages. - $1.50
Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal, 1932-1940: by William E. Leuchtenburg, 1963, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor notes in pencil throughout text, pages browning but not brittle, 390 pages. - $1.50
The Jacksonian Era, 1828-1848: by Glyndon G. VanDeusen, 1959, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, notes in pencil on front endpaper, 290 pages. - $1.50
Politics, Reform and Expansion, 1890-1900: by Harold U. Faulkner, 1959, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, text crisp and clean, 312 pages. - $1.50
Spain in America: by Charles Gibson, 1966, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, text crisp and clean, 239 pages. - $1.50
The Awakening of American Nationalism, 1815-1828: by George Dangerfield, 1965, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, some minor underlining and notes throughout text, ex-lib, 331 pages. - $1.50
The Coming of the Revolution, 1763-1775: by Lawrence Henry Gipson, 1954, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, minor underlining throughout text, 287 pages. - $1.50
The English People on the Eve of Colonization, 1603-1630: by Wallace Notestein, 1954, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, name written neatly on inside front cover, 302 pages. - $1.50
Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal, 1932-1940: by William E. Leuchtenburg, 1963, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor notes in pencil throughout text, pages browning but not brittle, 390 pages. - $1.50
The Jacksonian Era, 1828-1848: by Glyndon G. VanDeusen, 1959, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, notes in pencil on front endpaper, 290 pages. - $1.50
Politics, Reform and Expansion, 1890-1900: by Harold U. Faulkner, 1959, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, text crisp and clean, 312 pages. - $1.50
Spain in America: by Charles Gibson, 1966, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, text crisp and clean, 239 pages. - $1.50
New True Books
The Anasazi: by David Peresen, illus. with photos, 1991, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 45 pages. - $3.00
The Eskimo - The Inuit and Yupik People: by Alice Osinski, illus. with photos, 1985, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 45 pages. - $3.00
Explorers: by Dennis B. Fradin, illus. with prints and photos, 1984, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing through a few corners, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 44 pages. - $3.00
The Hopi: by Ann Heinrichs Tomchek, illus. with photos, 1987, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 45 pages. - $3.00
The Mohawk: by Jim Duvall, illus. with photos, 1991, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 45 pages. - $3.00
The Onondaga: by Jill D. Duvall, illus. with photos, 1991, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 47 pages. - $3.00
The Seminole: by Emilie U. Lepthien, illus. with photos, 1985, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 45 pages. - $3.00
The Seneca: by Jill Duvall, illus. with photos, 1991, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 47 pages. - $3.00
The Sioux: by Alice Osinski, illus. with photos, 1984, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 45 pages. - $3.00
The Eskimo - The Inuit and Yupik People: by Alice Osinski, illus. with photos, 1985, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 45 pages. - $3.00
Explorers: by Dennis B. Fradin, illus. with prints and photos, 1984, HB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing through a few corners, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 44 pages. - $3.00
The Hopi: by Ann Heinrichs Tomchek, illus. with photos, 1987, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 45 pages. - $3.00
The Mohawk: by Jim Duvall, illus. with photos, 1991, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 45 pages. - $3.00
The Onondaga: by Jill D. Duvall, illus. with photos, 1991, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 47 pages. - $3.00
The Seminole: by Emilie U. Lepthien, illus. with photos, 1985, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 45 pages. - $3.00
The Seneca: by Jill Duvall, illus. with photos, 1991, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 47 pages. - $3.00
The Sioux: by Alice Osinski, illus. with photos, 1984, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 45 pages. - $3.00
On My Own Books
SOLD!! Labor Day: by Geoffrey Scott, illus. by Cherie R. Wyman, 1982, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $8.00
Describes the origin of the holiday Labor Day, and how it spread from New York City to other cities, finally becoming a national holiday.
Describes the origin of the holiday Labor Day, and how it spread from New York City to other cities, finally becoming a national holiday.
Portraits of the Nations
SOLD!! The Land of Joan of Arc: by Lillian J. Bragdon, illus. with maps and photos, 1939, HB, rebound, VVG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, pages browning but not brittle, several creased pages, later published as: The Land and People of France, ex-lib, 112 pages. - $4.00
The Land and People of Iran: by Helen Hinckley, illus. w/ photos, 1964, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, revised edition, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 160 pages. - $4.00
The history of Iran – formerly called Persia – goes back over 2,500 years, to the founding of an empire which at its height reached from the Mediterranean to India. Its story rings with famous names: Cyrus, Darius, Xerxes, Genghis Khan, and Tamerlane. As a modern nation, Iran has a rich cultural and artistic heritage that reflects its colorful past. The discovery of oil has brought problems to Iran, but it has brought benefits as well. Thanks to oil and to other new industries, great economic and technological advances are being made, and solutions to current economic and social problems are being sought and found.
The Land and People of Norway: by Elvajean Hall, illus. w/ photos, 1973, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, revised edition, ex-lib, 159 pages. - $4.00
Norway is a rugged, mountainous land with over two thousand miles of coastline, reaching north to regions where the sun does not set for three months every year. Its people today live comfortably under a far-reaching social welfare system, developing and enjoying the country’s natural resources. Vikings and daring explorers, as well as a rich background of folklore, have given Norway’s past the quality of an adventure story.
The Land and People of Iran: by Helen Hinckley, illus. w/ photos, 1964, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, revised edition, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 160 pages. - $4.00
The history of Iran – formerly called Persia – goes back over 2,500 years, to the founding of an empire which at its height reached from the Mediterranean to India. Its story rings with famous names: Cyrus, Darius, Xerxes, Genghis Khan, and Tamerlane. As a modern nation, Iran has a rich cultural and artistic heritage that reflects its colorful past. The discovery of oil has brought problems to Iran, but it has brought benefits as well. Thanks to oil and to other new industries, great economic and technological advances are being made, and solutions to current economic and social problems are being sought and found.
The Land and People of Norway: by Elvajean Hall, illus. w/ photos, 1973, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, revised edition, ex-lib, 159 pages. - $4.00
Norway is a rugged, mountainous land with over two thousand miles of coastline, reaching north to regions where the sun does not set for three months every year. Its people today live comfortably under a far-reaching social welfare system, developing and enjoying the country’s natural resources. Vikings and daring explorers, as well as a rich background of folklore, have given Norway’s past the quality of an adventure story.
Step-Up Books
Football Players do Amazing Things: by Mel Cebulash, illus. with photos, 1975, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 68 pages. - $3.00
Time-Life Library of America Series
The District of Columbia – The Seat of Government: by Bernard A. Weisberger, illustrated, 1968, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 192 pages. - $4.00
The Frontier States – Alaska and Hawaii: by Richard Austin Smith, illustrated, 1968, HB, VVG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through corners, text crisp and clean ex-lib, 192 pages. - $4.00
The Gateway States – New Jersey and New York: by Seymour Freedgood, 1967, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 192 pages. - $4.00
The Heartland – Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin: by Robert McLaughlin, illustrated, 1967, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 192 pages. - $4.00
The Middle Atlantic States – Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania: by Ezra Bowen, illustrated, 1968, HB, VVG, very minor wear to edges and corners of cover, two pages are stuck together with a piece of gum, could potentially be separated but I don’t know the best method, rest of text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 192 pages. - $4.00
New England – Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont: by Joe McCarthy, illustrated, 1967, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 192 pages. - $4.00
The Pacific States – California, Oregon, and Washington: by Neil Morgan, illustrated, 1967, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 192 pages. - $4.00
The Plains States – Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota: by Evan Jones, illustrated, 1968, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 192 pages. - $4.00
The South Central States – Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas: by Lawrence Goodwyn, illustrated, 1967, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 192 pages. - $4.00
The Frontier States – Alaska and Hawaii: by Richard Austin Smith, illustrated, 1968, HB, VVG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through corners, text crisp and clean ex-lib, 192 pages. - $4.00
The Gateway States – New Jersey and New York: by Seymour Freedgood, 1967, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 192 pages. - $4.00
The Heartland – Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin: by Robert McLaughlin, illustrated, 1967, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 192 pages. - $4.00
The Middle Atlantic States – Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania: by Ezra Bowen, illustrated, 1968, HB, VVG, very minor wear to edges and corners of cover, two pages are stuck together with a piece of gum, could potentially be separated but I don’t know the best method, rest of text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 192 pages. - $4.00
New England – Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont: by Joe McCarthy, illustrated, 1967, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 192 pages. - $4.00
The Pacific States – California, Oregon, and Washington: by Neil Morgan, illustrated, 1967, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 192 pages. - $4.00
The Plains States – Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota: by Evan Jones, illustrated, 1968, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 192 pages. - $4.00
The South Central States – Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas: by Lawrence Goodwyn, illustrated, 1967, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 192 pages. - $4.00
True Books
The True Book of Freedom and Our U.S. Family: by Dr. Paul Witty, illus. by Mary Gehr, 1956, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through a few corners, name written on front endpaper, ex-lib, 42 pages. - $5.00
SOLD!! The True Book of Money: by Benjamin Elkin, illus. by Mary Gehr, 1960, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, front and back endpapers missing, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $5.00
A broad picture of money as a tool for living. An introduction to economics. Amusing examples of barter show why money came into use to facilitate a trade.
SOLD!! The True Book of Money: by Benjamin Elkin, illus. by Mary Gehr, 1960, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, front and back endpapers missing, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $5.00
A broad picture of money as a tool for living. An introduction to economics. Amusing examples of barter show why money came into use to facilitate a trade.
Tunis, Edwin
The Tavern at the Ferry: by Edwin Tunis, illus. by the author, 1973, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, two one inch tears along spine, minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 109 pages. - $7.00
This book describes the development of settlements, taverns, and ferry crossings along the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Shores of the Delaware River and the events leading to Washington’s crossing of this river in 1776.
This book describes the development of settlements, taverns, and ferry crossings along the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Shores of the Delaware River and the events leading to Washington’s crossing of this river in 1776.
Visual Geography Series
Argentina in Pictures: prepared by the Geography Department of Lerner Publications Company, 1988, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
Austria in Pictures: prepared by Edgar S. Bley, illus. with photos, 1964, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, a few minor stains on cover, pages browning slightly but not brittle, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
Bolivia in Pictures: prepared by the Geography Department of Lerner Publications Company, illus. with photos, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
Brazil in Pictures: prepared by Nathan A. Haverstock, illus. with photos, 1987, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
Colombia in Pictures: prepared by the Geography Department of Lerner Publications Company, illus. with photos, 1987, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
SOLD!! El Salvador in Pictures: prepared by Nathan A. Haverstock, 1987, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
Sweden in Pictures: prepared by the Geography Department of Lerner Publications Company, illus. with photos, 1990, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, one page has minor notations in pencil, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
Venezuela in Pictures: prepared by the Geography Department of Lerner Publications Company, illus. with photos, 1987, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
Austria in Pictures: prepared by Edgar S. Bley, illus. with photos, 1964, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, a few minor stains on cover, pages browning slightly but not brittle, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
Bolivia in Pictures: prepared by the Geography Department of Lerner Publications Company, illus. with photos, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
Brazil in Pictures: prepared by Nathan A. Haverstock, illus. with photos, 1987, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
Colombia in Pictures: prepared by the Geography Department of Lerner Publications Company, illus. with photos, 1987, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
SOLD!! El Salvador in Pictures: prepared by Nathan A. Haverstock, 1987, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
Sweden in Pictures: prepared by the Geography Department of Lerner Publications Company, illus. with photos, 1990, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, one page has minor notations in pencil, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
Venezuela in Pictures: prepared by the Geography Department of Lerner Publications Company, illus. with photos, 1987, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $2.00
Wallower, Lucille
Introduction to Pennsylvania: by Lucille Wallower, 1982, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, pages crisp and clean, pages crisp and clean, 147 pages. - $6.00
The New Pennsylvania Primer: by Lucille Wallower, 1970, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, pages crisp and clean, name written neatly on front endpaper, 207 pages. - $4.00
The New Pennsylvania Primer: by Lucille Wallower, 1970, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, pages crisp and clean, name written neatly on front endpaper, 207 pages. - $4.00
Young Folks Library
A Book of Brave Deeds: edited by John T. Trowbridge, illustrated, 1952, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains to outer edge of text, text crisp and clean, 312 pages. - $6.00
Miscellaneous
1,001 Things Everyone Should Know about American History: by John A. Garraty, 1989, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text rippled slightly, 207 pages. - $3.00
Alaska: by James A. Michener, 1988, HB, exc., appears to have been hardly read, perfect gift-giving condition, 868 pages. - $4.00
America – It’s History and People: by Harold Underwood Faulkner and Tyler Kepner, 1950, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few neat notations on a back endpaper, text crisp and clean, fifth edition, 953 pages. - $8.00
American Warplanes: by Bill Gunston, illustrated, 1986, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 208 pages. - $5.00
The most fully illustrated color directory of all the important military aircraft to have served the United States armed forces. 208 pages, full of color throughout. 130,000 words of technical data and description. Over 400 photographs, most in color, many extremely rare. More than 75 superbly detailed full color profile drawings. Over 200 three-view line drawings.
America Sings - Stories and Songs of Our Country’s Growing: collected and told by Carl Carmer, arrangements by Edwin John Stringham, illus. by Elizabeth Black Carmer, 1942, HB, VVG, very minor wear to edges and corners of cover, a few minor stains to cover, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, nicely illustrated, 243 pages. - $6.00
The words and music of twenty-nine American folk-songs, with drawings appropriate to the locale and interest. The editor also tells a story for each song about a certain phase of American achievement and illustrates it with a folk tale.
Amish Society: by John A. Hostetler, 1968, PB, VG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 369 pages. - $1.50
Known by their peculiar garb and stubborn refusal to keep the pace with the technological society around them, the Old Order Amish form one of the most conspicuous folk groups in America...
SOLD!! Andy Jackson and the Battles for New Orleans: by Grant Lyons, illus. by Paul Frame, 1976, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, rare title?, 95 pages. - $8.00
Traces the events preceding and during the Battle of New Orleans where Andrew Jackson led the American troops to a decisive victory over the British.
Backyard Pony - Selecting and Owning a Horse: by Frederick L. Devereux, Jr., illus. by Sam Savitt, 1975, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 87 pages. - $2.00
A well-kept, well-managed pony is a joy to look at and to ride, but the sad fact is that many family ponies have been ruined by misplaced kindness and just plain ignorance. With Backyard Pony as a guide, the first-time horse owner has all the practical advice and information needed to select the right horse in the first place and then take proper care of it at home in the backyard stable. The end result will be a happy and enduring partnership between proud owner and healthy, willing pony.
SOLD!! The Battle of Salerno: by Irving Werstein, maps by Ava Morgan, 1965, HB, rebound, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, several “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 151 pages. - $5.00
The Book of Airplanes: by George J. Zaffo, illus. by the author, 1976, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, nicely illustrated, Grosset Grow-Up Book, 24 pages. - $6.00
Missiles, Jets, Rockets, Helicopters, War Planes.
Born Free – A Lioness of Two Worlds: by Joy Adamson, illus. with photos, 1987, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, two minor creases on front cover, appears to have never been read, 220 pages. - $1.50
A woman describes her experiences raising an orphaned lion cub intending that it eventually return to the jungle.
California’s Mountains: by Janet Nickelsburg, illus. by Robert Gray and with photos, 1964, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on outer edge of text, California from the Mountains to the Sea, 94 pages. - $5.00
Chanukah Fun and Story Book - Stories, Poems, Games and Things to do for Chanukah: edited by Bernard Scharfstein, illus. by Lili Cassel, 1952, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, beautiful illustrations, 48 pages. - $8.00
The Collectors Guide to Dollhouses and Dollhouse Miniatures: by Marian Maeve O’Brien, 1974, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, minor wear and a few tears to DJ, personal inscription on front endpaper, text crisp and clean, 213 pages. - $3.00
The Connecticut Colony: by Dennis Brindell Fradin, illus. with photos and prints, 1990, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crips and clean, ex-lib, 160 pages. - $3.00
Coppelia – The Girl with Enamel Eyes: music by Leo Delibes, adapted and illus. by Warren Chappell, 1965, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through a few corners, a few “dog-eared” pages, nicely illustrated, ex-lib, 27 pages. - $6.00
Based on the famous ballet about a remarkably lifelike doll.
Customs and Holidays Around the World: by Lavinia Dobler, illus. by Josephine Little, 1962, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, color of cover fading slightly, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 186 pages. - $4.00
A Day in the Life of a Colonial Wigmaker: by Kathy Wilmore, illustrated, 2000, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, The Library of Living and Working in Colonial Times series, 24 pages. - $4.00
Dictionary of the American Indian: by John Stoutenburgh Jr., 1960, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, sever minor tears on DJ, bottom edge of book appears to have been wet, minor water stains, no mold or mildew, personal inscription on front endpaper, minor notes and underlining throughout text, 449 pages. - $7.00
An up-to-date source book for the student, researcher or individual who simply wants a clear, unbiased picture of the American Indian, who is often talked about but much misunderstood. Early works on the Indian were written when feelings ran high against the "savages," and many present-day works are by authors with strong feelings for one tribe or area. This comprehensive work combines information from all these sources, as well as being the product of five years of research, interviewing and travel in the United States. Clarifying terms which are often used incorrectly, and stating the facts without prejudice or intent to influence, here at last is a book of Indian history and lore that can serve as a dependable source of information about a people important in our own history and culture.
Dust Bowl - The Story of Man on the Great Plains: by Patricia Lauber, maps by Wes McKeown, 1958, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 96 pages. - $7.00
SOLD!! Fast Forward – Pyramid: by Nicholas Harris, illus. by Peter Dennis, 2002, HB, VVG, part of one thumb index tab torn off, 31 pages. - $2.00
Find out about how the pyramids of ancient Egypt came to be built. Using the thumb index, you can whizz through time – days, years, or sometimes even centuries – from one page to the next. It’s an exciting trip! You can watch the stones being placed into position and witness the pharaoh being entombed inside the finished pyramid. Then, fast forward to the present day to see tourists visiting the great monuments.
Flags of American History: by David D. Crouthers, illus. by Nicholas Zarrelli, 1973, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 89 pages. - $6.00
Eighty-nine flags are illustrated and identified with accompanying text describing their significance in American history.
SOLD!! The Flying Machine – A Stagecoach Journey in 1774: by John J. Loeper, illus. with old woodcuts, 1976, stated first edition, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, library label cut out of DJ, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 62 pages. - $4.00
The experiences of a young boy traveling by stagecoach from Philadelphia to New York on the Old York Road reveal the joys and discomforts of this mode of transportation.
Folk Toys around the World and How to Make Them: by Joan Joseph, illus. by Mel Furukawa and Glenn Wagner, 1972, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corner of cover, text crisp and clean, 96 pages. - $3.00
This book introduces eighteen toys from various countries, gives directions for constructing them, and discusses the materials needed.
From Mississippi Mud to California Gold with Mark Twain: by Deborah Hedstrom, illus. by Sergio Martinez, 1998, HB, exc., sticker on front cover, My American Journey series, 45 pages. - $2.00
In 1861 when twelve-year-old Tom, an orphan who hopes to become a writer, stows away on a steamboat piloted by Sam Clemens, he shares a series of adventures, based on actual events in the famous author’s life.
God’s River Country: by Marion and Ben Ferrier, 1956, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners, boards showing very slightly through corners, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 212 pages. - $8.00
Going to School in 1876: by John J. Loeper, illus. with old prints, 1984, stated first edition, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners, Mylar cover on DJ, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 85 pages. - $6.00
The time is 1876. The United States is one hundred years old and most states have laws that say all children must go to school. But the students learning reading, writing, and arithmetic and not much more. For some, school is a matter of a few days a year. For others there is no real school at all. Yet education is becoming more important, and our schools today grew out of the school systems that were beginning then. This book is designed as a companion to the author’s Going to School in 1776 and shows how much schools had changed in the country’s first one hundred years.
The Gold Rush of 1849 – Staking a Claim in California: by Arthur Blake and Pamela Dailey, 1995, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, Spotlight on American History Series, 63 pages. - $3.00
This is the story of the California gold rush and its effect on the character of the United States.
The Greek Way: by Edith Hamilton, 1942, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, name written on title page, text crisp and clean, 347 pages. - $5.00
Above title - second copy: 1942, PB, G, moderate wear and tear to cover, several creases on cover, minor underlining throughout text, several “dog-eared” pages, several pages have minor stains, 254 pages. - $1.00
History in Harness - The Story of Horses: by Mildred Boyd, illus. by Al Savitt, 1965, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 143 pages. - $8.00
As a history of the various ways men have put horses to use, the book is random in its information. The major emphasis is on the way horses have been honored and on horse celebrities in legend and fact. The first of the book's three sections supposedly traces the partnership between man and horse, but following a cursory survey of the biological development of the horse, the rest consists mostly of Greek myths and other legends in which horses figured. The second deals with the uses of horses ""In War"" (the most coverage) ""At Work"" and ""At Play"" but is pretty selective in terms of the more glamorous ways that the animal has proved indispensible. The last is made up of 14 dramatized episodes in which famous horses figured (Bucephalus, Comanche, and Man of War are probably the best known). In historical terms, the book is probably strongest in its portrayal of the long tradition of respect for horsemanship. The stories of particular horses are fairly entertaining.
History’s Hundred Greatest Events: by William A. DeWitt, illus. by Samuel Nisenson, 1954, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through corners, a few minor stains along spine, text crisp and clean, 149 pages. - $6.00
Hitler and Germany: by B. J. Elliott, illus. with photos, 1968, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, one page has a few pen marks, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 134 pages. - $12.00
Homes of the Presidents: by Thea Bergere, illus. by Richard Bergere, 1962, HB, cover G, text VVG, moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners and parts of spine, child's name written in pen on front cover, names written on front and back endpapers and inside front cover, some are blacked out, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, nice illustrations, 94 pages. - $5.00
This book briefly tells the story of where the Presidents lived, beginning with their birth place and the house they lived in as adults. From George Washington until John F. Kennedy.
The Holiday Song Book: selected and illustrated by Robert Quackenbush, music arrangement by Harry Buch, 1977, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has a few minor tears, name marked out on front endpaper, text crisp and clean, 128 pages. - $5.00
Did you ever wonder whether there’s a song for an April’s Fools’ Day party, or a tune for a special Father’s Day dinner? What about American Indian Day and Pan-American Day? You’ll find just the right songs for these holidays and many others in this wonderful collection that will keep everyone singing all year round! Here are 100 tuneful songs for 27 different holidays! - songs to fit every holiday mood from cheerful to solemn, patriotic to downright silly.
The Hopi Way: by Mary Elting, illus. by Louis Mofsie, 1969, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 63 pages. - $4.00
Horses: by Heather Smith Thomas, illus. by Ervin Gnat, 1976, PB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, text crisp and clean, nicely illustrated, 48 pages. - $1.00
Horses – from peppy ponies to gently giants – with facts about twenty-eight breeds; the history of horses; an introduction to “horse talk”; tips on caring for, handling, and enjoying a horse.
How People Live in Africa: by Mary E. Greig, illus. by William Tanis, 1970, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, Basic Concepts Series, 96 pages. - $8.00
How the Plains Indians Lived: by George S. Fichter, illus. by Alexander Farquharson, 1980, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, two very minor tears to DJ, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, nicely illustrated, 121 pages. - $4.00
SOLD!! How the Settlers Lived: by George and Ellen Laycock, illus. by Alexander Farquharson, 1980, HB w/ DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 113 pages. - $3.00
This book describes the living conditions, homes, clothes, and recreation of early Western settlers.
How We Became Americans: by Robert K. Speer, Ray Lussenhop, Lena S. Blanton and Katherine Adams, illus. by Dorothy A. Winslow and Robert Hebberd, 1947, HB, VVG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners of cover, a few minor stains to outer edge of text, pages browning but not brittle, minor one-inch tear to back endpaper, ex-lib, beautiful illustrations, Better Living Series, 376 pages. - $12.00
Hunter’s Stew and Hangtown Fry – What Pioneer America Ate and Why: by Lila Perl, illus. by Richard Cuffari, 1977, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 156 pages. - $3.00
Examines the diet of nineteenth-century pioneers and the culinary innovations brought about by the hard life in the Western territories.
Indians of Early Maryland: by Harold R. Manakee, illustrated, 1959, HB, cover G+, text VVG, boards showing through corners of cover, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 47 pages. - $8.00
The Indians of Northeastern America: by Karna L. Bjorklund, illus. by Lorence, F. Bjorklund, 1969, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 192 pages. - $6.00
In this book you will meet these Indians of the woodlands as they were at the time of the first encounter with white men and follow their rise and decline through the succeeding centuries - how they lived, their probable origin, customs, dwellings and clothing, beliefs, religion, handicrafts, the relationship between red men and white.
SOLD!! In the Land of Ur - The Discovery of Ancient Mesopotamia: by Hans Baumann, translated by Stella Humphries, illustrated, 1969, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, ex-lib, 167 pages. - $4.00
This book describes archaeological finds in Mesopotamia and what they have revealed about the ancient civilizations of that area.
The Kids’ Catalog of Jewish Holidays: by David A. Adler, 1996, PB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 283 pages. - $2.00
A cornucopia of riches, this easy-to-use introduction to each of the Jewish holidays gathers together a rare blend of information, stories, poems, recipes, songs, crafts, puzzles, cartoons, and more!
The Kingfisher Children's Encyclopedia: 2004, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, revised and updated, 500 pages. - $10.00
This newly revised and updated encyclopedia is a colorful and exciting work of reference for children aged eight years and above. Presented in an easy-to-use, alphabetical format, the encyclopedia is comprehensive and authoritative, stylish, and fun to read, Whether using it to help with schoolwork or simply to browse through, children will be drawn to its friendly style, clearly presented information, illuminating photographs, and stunning illustrations.
The Light and the Glory: by Peter Marshall and David Manuel, 1977, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, very minor wear to DJ, personal inscription on front endpaper marked out with black marker, text crisp and clean, 384 pages. - $5.00
Did Columbus believe that God called him west to undiscovered lands? Does American democracy owe its inception to the handful of Pilgrims that settled at Plymouth? If, indeed, there was a specific, divine call upon this nation, is it still valid today? THE LIGHT AND THE GLORY answers these questions, and many, many more. As we look at our nation's history from God’s point of view, we begin to have an idea of how much we owe a very few - and how much is still at stake.
Maryland and Virginia Roundabout: by Agnes Rothery, illus. by George Gray, 1947, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, very minor tears along top and bottom of spine, a few minor stains on cover, a few “dog-eared” pages, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, lovely pen-and-ink illustrations, 203 pages. - $5.00
The history of the states of Maryland and Virginia.
SOLD!! Medieval Days and Ways: by Gertrude Hartman, illustrated, 1965, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, Mylar cover – no DJ, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 332 pages. - $4.00
Medieval Days and Ways gives a vivid and authentic picture of life in the Middle Ages. We see lords and ladies in the halls of the castles, the serfs tilling the fields, the craftsmen at work in their little shops, and the monks in the monasteries making their illuminated books. We see the mummers and the guildsmen giving their plays and the peasants enjoying their May fetes. In many picturesque quotations from contemporary sources the people of the day tell about their life in their own words, and almost every page of the book has its illustration. Taken from old manuscripts and the earliest printed books these pictures show scenes in medieval times as people living then actually saw them.
The Middle Ages: by Fred M. King and Herbert Epperly, 1983, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, a few minor stains on cover, gum? on back cover, Land and People, 128 pages. - $2.00
Modern Medical Discoveries: by Irmengarde Eberle, 1968, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly on a couple corners, a few minor stains on cover, clipping from DJ pasted on inside front cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 215 pages. - $5.00
The medical discoveries of recent years have saved thousands of lives and prevented the spread of diseases that were once great scourges. Penicillin, radioactive tracers, new vaccines, medical machines that take over the work of the kidneys and the heart – the discover of each has been an adventure and a blessings to mankind. Simply and clearly the author tells the dramatic stories of how these drugs and instruments came into use. Penicillin was produced from an all but invisible speck of mold. The development of plasma was a tribute to international unity in science. How research doctors discovered sulfa and the fact that it was being suppressed reads almost like a detective story.
SOLD!! Mummies, Tombs, and Treasures – Secrets of Ancient Egypt: by Lila Perl, illus. with photos and by Erika Weihs, 1987, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners, ex-lib, 120 pages. - $3.00
The text and photographs in this book examine the mummies and tombs of Ancient Egypt.
My Hopes and My Heroes: by Frank B. Stearns “Dad”, illus. by C. L. Smith, 1903, stated first edition, signed by the author, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text beautiful, 228 pages. - $10.00
New Amsterdam Days and Ways - The Dutch Settlers of New York: by Dorothy Niebrugge Hults, illus. by Jane Niebrugge, 1963, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 224 pages. - $8.00
The New Hampshire Colony: by Dennis B. Fradin, 1988, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, clear plastic cover – no DJ, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 143 pages. - $2.00
On the Banks of the Delaware - A View of its History and Folklore: by Beman Lord, illus. by Allan Eitzen, 1971, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 63 pages. - $5.00
Paul Revere’s Ride: by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illus. by Ted Rand, 1990, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have minor creases, ex-lib, 36 pages. - $3.00
A Pictorial History of the American Indian: by Oliver La Farge, illustrated, 1956, HB w/DJ, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, DJ is torn neatly in four pieces (due to wear), spine area of DJ missing, text crisp and clean, 271 pages. - $5.00
SOLD!! Picture Book of Musical Instruments: by Marion Lacey, illus. by Leonard Weisgard, 1942, HB, rebound, VVG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, a few of the illustrations have been traced with blue pen, illustrations still able to be appreciated, nicely illustrated, ex-lib, 55 pages. - $6.00
Pilgrims’ Party – A Really Truly Story: by Sadyebeth and Anson Lowitz , illus. by Anson Lowitz, 1959, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, boards show slightly through corners, several “dog-eared” pages, “discard” written on front cover, ex-lib, 70 pages. - $5.00
Prelude to Civil War - The Nullification Controversy in South Carolina, 1816-1836: by William W. Freehling, 1966, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, writing in pen on front endpaper, minor underlining/highlighting and notes throughout text, 395 pages. - $1.50
The Presidency of George Washington: by Jack D. Warren, Jr., 2000, HB, excellent condition, appears to have never been read, sticker on spine, 112 pages. - $2.00
The Prince of Wales’ Book – A Pictorial Record of the Voyages of H.M.S. “Renown” 1919-1920: author and copyright not stated, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, a few minor stains on cover, pages browning but not brittle, approx. 120 pages. - $5.00
The Pueblo: by Charlotte and David Yue, illus. by the author(s), 1986, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 117 pages. - $3.00
Long before the white man came, civilizations flourished in the American Southwest. Elegant stone masonry cities were built high in the walls of sheer cliffs, and adobe villages clustered along rivers and next to mesas and hills. The Pueblo people had learned how to farm the dry land of the region. They made beautiful pottery and baskets in which to serve and store the food they grew. They had mastered their environment and lived in harmony with it.
Questions and Answers about America: by Coulton Waugh, 1972, PB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, name written on back cover, a few minor pin holes through back cover and several pages, pages browning but not brittle, 46 pages. - $1.00
The Quilt-Block of Pioneer Days with Projects Kids Can Make: by Mary Cobb, illus. by Jan Davey Ellis, 1995, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $8.00
The pioneers who traveled west across the United States made beautiful quilts. They chose patterns based on their daily lives, on special events, and on the natural world around them. In this book, you can find out what dozens of quilt-block designs - from a simple nine-patch block to Martha Washington’s star - tell about America’s early days. Easy paper craft projects will let you make your own quilt blocks without sewing a single stitch.
Settlers and Strangers – Native Americans of the Desert Southwest and History as they saw it: by Betty Baker, 1977, HB w/DJ, VG, moderate wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing through corners and bottom edge, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 88 pages. - $3.00
A history of the Indians who have lived in the American Southwest from the Ice Age to the present day, told from their point of view.
Shoes and Ships and Sealing-Wax: by Ethel Clere Chamberlin, illus. by Janet Laura Scott, 1928, HB, cover G+, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, text VVG, personal inscription written neatly on front endpaper, pages browning slightly but not brittle, 123 pages. - $8.00
Bobby and his sister Sue ask questions of Grandfather who answers them in story form. The children learn all about penguins, thimbles, ships, beavers, sealing wax, lighthouses, and blotters, the printing press, the Erie Canal and many other interesting things; a wonderful way for children to learn.
The Shop on High Street – The Toys and Games of Early America: by John J. Loeper, illus. with photos and old prints, 1978, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, ex-lib, 112 pages. - $4.00
This book describes toys and games available in America during the period from 1760 to 1815.
SOLD!! Signs, Letters, Words – Archaeology Discovers Writing: by W. John Hackwell, 1987, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 65 pages. - $4.00
Perhaps no development has been more vital to civilization than the evolution of the written word, and the story of how writing came to be is as intriguing as the science by which the story has become known: archaeology. In absorbing text and stunning pictures, archaeologist/artist W. John Hackwell traces the history of writing from the pictographs of 3000 B. C. through the spread of the Latin alphabet. Illustrated with exact representations of the artifacts on which early writing appears, this book is as much a look at the art of the ancients as it is a guide to their writing.
Southern Character Sketches: by Betsy Hamilton, 1937, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ in fair condition, DJ has many tears and is missing portions, text is beautiful, 126 pages. - $6.00
Stories of the plantation Negroes of Alabama and the hill people of the South.
The Spanish-American War: by Alden R. Carter, 1992, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, one “dog-eared” page, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $3.00
This book chronicles the sixteen-week war in 1898 between the United States and Spain over the liberation of Cuba, the outcome of which ended the Spanish colonial empire and elevated the United States to a world power.
The Spirit of ’76: by Anne Colver, illus. by David Stone, 1963, PB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, text crisp and clean, 32 pages. - $1.50
Standard History of Music: by James Francis Cooke, illustrated, 1936, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, slightly moderate wear and a few tears to DJ, pages browning but not brittle, 321 pages. - $6.00
This book successfully fulfills its mission to impart a useful knowledge of music history from the earlier know facts, instruments, and composers to the epoch-making living composers and the present eminence of the art in educational, social, orchestral, band, operatic, radio, and motion picture developments. Includes 43 illustrated story lessons in the development of musical art.
Steamboat up the Colorado: by Alexander L. Crosby, illus. by Lorence Bjorklund, 1965, stated first edition, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 112 pages. - $10.00
In 1857, the War Department sent Lieutenant Ives to explore Colorado. He recorded the excitement and hardships of the expedition in his journal. Here in this book are the stirring adventures of the first explorer of the Colorado River, Lieutenant Joseph C. Ives, as reported in his journal.
SOLD!! The Steam Cars of the Stanley Twins: by Robert B. Jackson, illus. with photos, 1969, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 59 pages. - $10.00
St. Patrick's Day: by Joyce K. Kessel, illus. by Cathy Gilchrist, 1982, HB, VVG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, text crisp and clean, On My Own Book, ex-lib, 55 pages. - $3.00
Strange Monsters and Great Searches: by George Laycock, 1973, HB w/DJ, rebound, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 119 pages. - $5.00
The curiosity of man, coupled with his imagination and often his superstition, has led him on unending searches for many kinds of strange creatures. There is still much mystery surrounding the famous Loch Ness monster, although in 1968 researchers using electronic locators found evidence for his existence. A coelacanth, found in 1938 off the southern coast of Africa, is believed to have been a survivor of an “extinct” creature that was a link between land and sea animals. The stories of these and numerous other monsters and of the amazing searches and discoveries involving them are related here by George Laycock. Through these tales of adventure runs the promise that, even in this modern world, there are unsolved mysteries surrounding these strange animals.
SOLD!! Submarines and Ships: by Richard Humble, illustrated, 1995, HB w/ DJ, VVG, very minor wear to edges and corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, See Through History Series, 48 pages. - $3.00
Discover the history of submarines and ships, and turn over four see-through pages to look inside: A Roman merchant ship, a Chinese junk, the earliest submarines, and France’s luxury passenger liner, the Normandie.
Talking Hands - How to Use Indian Sign Language: by Aline Amon, illus. by the author, 1968, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 80 pages. - $6.00
Above title - second copy: 1968, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 80 pages. - $5.00
SOLD!! Tall Ships of the World – An Illustrated Encyclopedia: by C. Keith Wilbur, illustrated, 1986, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, text crisp and clean, beautiful illustrations, 87 pages. - $2.00
Tankers – Giants of the Sea: by Charles Coombs, illus. with photos, 1979, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 127 pages. - $5.00
In recent years, enormous ships have begun to cross the seas, carrying hundreds of thousands of tons of oil needed to meet current energy demands. These ships are the great tankers, the largest moving objects ever built. Now a writer adept at bringing color into technical subjects explains the construction and operation of these important carriers.
The Timetables of History – A Horizontal Linkage of People and Events: by Bernard Grun, 1991, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 724 pages. - $4.00
The world-famous reference that tells who did what when from 4500 B.C. to the present day – now updated for the 1990’s. A horizontal linkage of people and events.
Treasury of American Indian Tales: by Theodore Whitson Ressler, 1957, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of DJ, appears to have never been read, 310 pages. - $6.00
True-to-life, exciting, colorful short stories for boys and girls that tell of Indian adventure, hunting, customs, heroism and character… to be read at home or beside the campfire.
The Victorians: by Jennifer Ruby, illustrated, 1987, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, book has Mylar cover - no DJ, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, Costume in Context series, nicely illustrated, 64 pages. - $3.00
An exciting introduction to the history of costume for children of all ages. This book contains more than 100 detailed drawings, in both black and white and color, and a concise supporting text, will provide a constant source of inspiration for essays and project work. Built up around fictitious families, this book traces the major fashion developments of the period and compares the clothing and lifestyle of the wealthy with those of people who cannot afford to dress fashionably.
The War Nobody Won – 1812: by Robert Leckie, 1974, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, several “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 160 pages. - $10.00
The War of 1812 was one of the strangest struggles in American history. In the years following the Revolution few Europeans expected the weak, young United Stated to survive as a nation. Great Britain and France bullied American frontiersmen and sailors on land and sea. The War Hawks, mostly Southern and Western Congressmen, clamored for battle with the British while most people in the Northeast opposed it. Thus a divided people and a weak government were swept into a war for which Americans were totally unprepared.
The War with Mexico: by Irving Werstein, 1965, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, one page has very minor pen mark - text still completely readable, ex-lib, 175 pages. - $7.00
Who Really Invented the Airplane?: by David C. Cooke, 1964, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few small pieces of tape on cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 127 pages. - $4.00
Long before the Wright brothers’ plane was airborne at Kitty Hawk, other aircraft were flown. Certainly men designed flying machines before Wilbur and Orville Wright were born. Some successfully demonstrated models, including craft powered by steam. If, as Captain Ferdinand Ferber stated, “to design a flying machine is nothing; to build one is nothing much; to try it in the air is everything.” Then who really invented the airplane?
World at War - The Holocaust: by R. Conrad Stein, illus. with photos, 1986, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through a few corners, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $5.00
Yiddish Stories Old and New: edited by Irving Howe and Eliezer Greenberg, 1974, HB w/DJ, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through corners, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 128 pages. - $5.00
For Jews in eastern Europe during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, life was dangerous and difficult. Yet in spite of endless adversities, these people built up a rich culture full of spiritual meaning and beauty. Yiddish was the language they spoke.
Alaska: by James A. Michener, 1988, HB, exc., appears to have been hardly read, perfect gift-giving condition, 868 pages. - $4.00
America – It’s History and People: by Harold Underwood Faulkner and Tyler Kepner, 1950, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few neat notations on a back endpaper, text crisp and clean, fifth edition, 953 pages. - $8.00
American Warplanes: by Bill Gunston, illustrated, 1986, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 208 pages. - $5.00
The most fully illustrated color directory of all the important military aircraft to have served the United States armed forces. 208 pages, full of color throughout. 130,000 words of technical data and description. Over 400 photographs, most in color, many extremely rare. More than 75 superbly detailed full color profile drawings. Over 200 three-view line drawings.
America Sings - Stories and Songs of Our Country’s Growing: collected and told by Carl Carmer, arrangements by Edwin John Stringham, illus. by Elizabeth Black Carmer, 1942, HB, VVG, very minor wear to edges and corners of cover, a few minor stains to cover, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, nicely illustrated, 243 pages. - $6.00
The words and music of twenty-nine American folk-songs, with drawings appropriate to the locale and interest. The editor also tells a story for each song about a certain phase of American achievement and illustrates it with a folk tale.
Amish Society: by John A. Hostetler, 1968, PB, VG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 369 pages. - $1.50
Known by their peculiar garb and stubborn refusal to keep the pace with the technological society around them, the Old Order Amish form one of the most conspicuous folk groups in America...
SOLD!! Andy Jackson and the Battles for New Orleans: by Grant Lyons, illus. by Paul Frame, 1976, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, rare title?, 95 pages. - $8.00
Traces the events preceding and during the Battle of New Orleans where Andrew Jackson led the American troops to a decisive victory over the British.
Backyard Pony - Selecting and Owning a Horse: by Frederick L. Devereux, Jr., illus. by Sam Savitt, 1975, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 87 pages. - $2.00
A well-kept, well-managed pony is a joy to look at and to ride, but the sad fact is that many family ponies have been ruined by misplaced kindness and just plain ignorance. With Backyard Pony as a guide, the first-time horse owner has all the practical advice and information needed to select the right horse in the first place and then take proper care of it at home in the backyard stable. The end result will be a happy and enduring partnership between proud owner and healthy, willing pony.
SOLD!! The Battle of Salerno: by Irving Werstein, maps by Ava Morgan, 1965, HB, rebound, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, several “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 151 pages. - $5.00
The Book of Airplanes: by George J. Zaffo, illus. by the author, 1976, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, nicely illustrated, Grosset Grow-Up Book, 24 pages. - $6.00
Missiles, Jets, Rockets, Helicopters, War Planes.
Born Free – A Lioness of Two Worlds: by Joy Adamson, illus. with photos, 1987, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, two minor creases on front cover, appears to have never been read, 220 pages. - $1.50
A woman describes her experiences raising an orphaned lion cub intending that it eventually return to the jungle.
California’s Mountains: by Janet Nickelsburg, illus. by Robert Gray and with photos, 1964, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on outer edge of text, California from the Mountains to the Sea, 94 pages. - $5.00
Chanukah Fun and Story Book - Stories, Poems, Games and Things to do for Chanukah: edited by Bernard Scharfstein, illus. by Lili Cassel, 1952, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, beautiful illustrations, 48 pages. - $8.00
The Collectors Guide to Dollhouses and Dollhouse Miniatures: by Marian Maeve O’Brien, 1974, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, minor wear and a few tears to DJ, personal inscription on front endpaper, text crisp and clean, 213 pages. - $3.00
The Connecticut Colony: by Dennis Brindell Fradin, illus. with photos and prints, 1990, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crips and clean, ex-lib, 160 pages. - $3.00
Coppelia – The Girl with Enamel Eyes: music by Leo Delibes, adapted and illus. by Warren Chappell, 1965, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through a few corners, a few “dog-eared” pages, nicely illustrated, ex-lib, 27 pages. - $6.00
Based on the famous ballet about a remarkably lifelike doll.
Customs and Holidays Around the World: by Lavinia Dobler, illus. by Josephine Little, 1962, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, color of cover fading slightly, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 186 pages. - $4.00
A Day in the Life of a Colonial Wigmaker: by Kathy Wilmore, illustrated, 2000, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, The Library of Living and Working in Colonial Times series, 24 pages. - $4.00
Dictionary of the American Indian: by John Stoutenburgh Jr., 1960, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, sever minor tears on DJ, bottom edge of book appears to have been wet, minor water stains, no mold or mildew, personal inscription on front endpaper, minor notes and underlining throughout text, 449 pages. - $7.00
An up-to-date source book for the student, researcher or individual who simply wants a clear, unbiased picture of the American Indian, who is often talked about but much misunderstood. Early works on the Indian were written when feelings ran high against the "savages," and many present-day works are by authors with strong feelings for one tribe or area. This comprehensive work combines information from all these sources, as well as being the product of five years of research, interviewing and travel in the United States. Clarifying terms which are often used incorrectly, and stating the facts without prejudice or intent to influence, here at last is a book of Indian history and lore that can serve as a dependable source of information about a people important in our own history and culture.
Dust Bowl - The Story of Man on the Great Plains: by Patricia Lauber, maps by Wes McKeown, 1958, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 96 pages. - $7.00
SOLD!! Fast Forward – Pyramid: by Nicholas Harris, illus. by Peter Dennis, 2002, HB, VVG, part of one thumb index tab torn off, 31 pages. - $2.00
Find out about how the pyramids of ancient Egypt came to be built. Using the thumb index, you can whizz through time – days, years, or sometimes even centuries – from one page to the next. It’s an exciting trip! You can watch the stones being placed into position and witness the pharaoh being entombed inside the finished pyramid. Then, fast forward to the present day to see tourists visiting the great monuments.
Flags of American History: by David D. Crouthers, illus. by Nicholas Zarrelli, 1973, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 89 pages. - $6.00
Eighty-nine flags are illustrated and identified with accompanying text describing their significance in American history.
SOLD!! The Flying Machine – A Stagecoach Journey in 1774: by John J. Loeper, illus. with old woodcuts, 1976, stated first edition, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, library label cut out of DJ, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 62 pages. - $4.00
The experiences of a young boy traveling by stagecoach from Philadelphia to New York on the Old York Road reveal the joys and discomforts of this mode of transportation.
Folk Toys around the World and How to Make Them: by Joan Joseph, illus. by Mel Furukawa and Glenn Wagner, 1972, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corner of cover, text crisp and clean, 96 pages. - $3.00
This book introduces eighteen toys from various countries, gives directions for constructing them, and discusses the materials needed.
From Mississippi Mud to California Gold with Mark Twain: by Deborah Hedstrom, illus. by Sergio Martinez, 1998, HB, exc., sticker on front cover, My American Journey series, 45 pages. - $2.00
In 1861 when twelve-year-old Tom, an orphan who hopes to become a writer, stows away on a steamboat piloted by Sam Clemens, he shares a series of adventures, based on actual events in the famous author’s life.
God’s River Country: by Marion and Ben Ferrier, 1956, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners, boards showing very slightly through corners, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 212 pages. - $8.00
Going to School in 1876: by John J. Loeper, illus. with old prints, 1984, stated first edition, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners, Mylar cover on DJ, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 85 pages. - $6.00
The time is 1876. The United States is one hundred years old and most states have laws that say all children must go to school. But the students learning reading, writing, and arithmetic and not much more. For some, school is a matter of a few days a year. For others there is no real school at all. Yet education is becoming more important, and our schools today grew out of the school systems that were beginning then. This book is designed as a companion to the author’s Going to School in 1776 and shows how much schools had changed in the country’s first one hundred years.
The Gold Rush of 1849 – Staking a Claim in California: by Arthur Blake and Pamela Dailey, 1995, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor stains on cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, Spotlight on American History Series, 63 pages. - $3.00
This is the story of the California gold rush and its effect on the character of the United States.
The Greek Way: by Edith Hamilton, 1942, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, name written on title page, text crisp and clean, 347 pages. - $5.00
Above title - second copy: 1942, PB, G, moderate wear and tear to cover, several creases on cover, minor underlining throughout text, several “dog-eared” pages, several pages have minor stains, 254 pages. - $1.00
History in Harness - The Story of Horses: by Mildred Boyd, illus. by Al Savitt, 1965, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 143 pages. - $8.00
As a history of the various ways men have put horses to use, the book is random in its information. The major emphasis is on the way horses have been honored and on horse celebrities in legend and fact. The first of the book's three sections supposedly traces the partnership between man and horse, but following a cursory survey of the biological development of the horse, the rest consists mostly of Greek myths and other legends in which horses figured. The second deals with the uses of horses ""In War"" (the most coverage) ""At Work"" and ""At Play"" but is pretty selective in terms of the more glamorous ways that the animal has proved indispensible. The last is made up of 14 dramatized episodes in which famous horses figured (Bucephalus, Comanche, and Man of War are probably the best known). In historical terms, the book is probably strongest in its portrayal of the long tradition of respect for horsemanship. The stories of particular horses are fairly entertaining.
History’s Hundred Greatest Events: by William A. DeWitt, illus. by Samuel Nisenson, 1954, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through corners, a few minor stains along spine, text crisp and clean, 149 pages. - $6.00
Hitler and Germany: by B. J. Elliott, illus. with photos, 1968, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, one page has a few pen marks, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 134 pages. - $12.00
Homes of the Presidents: by Thea Bergere, illus. by Richard Bergere, 1962, HB, cover G, text VVG, moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners and parts of spine, child's name written in pen on front cover, names written on front and back endpapers and inside front cover, some are blacked out, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, nice illustrations, 94 pages. - $5.00
This book briefly tells the story of where the Presidents lived, beginning with their birth place and the house they lived in as adults. From George Washington until John F. Kennedy.
The Holiday Song Book: selected and illustrated by Robert Quackenbush, music arrangement by Harry Buch, 1977, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has a few minor tears, name marked out on front endpaper, text crisp and clean, 128 pages. - $5.00
Did you ever wonder whether there’s a song for an April’s Fools’ Day party, or a tune for a special Father’s Day dinner? What about American Indian Day and Pan-American Day? You’ll find just the right songs for these holidays and many others in this wonderful collection that will keep everyone singing all year round! Here are 100 tuneful songs for 27 different holidays! - songs to fit every holiday mood from cheerful to solemn, patriotic to downright silly.
The Hopi Way: by Mary Elting, illus. by Louis Mofsie, 1969, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 63 pages. - $4.00
Horses: by Heather Smith Thomas, illus. by Ervin Gnat, 1976, PB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, text crisp and clean, nicely illustrated, 48 pages. - $1.00
Horses – from peppy ponies to gently giants – with facts about twenty-eight breeds; the history of horses; an introduction to “horse talk”; tips on caring for, handling, and enjoying a horse.
How People Live in Africa: by Mary E. Greig, illus. by William Tanis, 1970, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, Basic Concepts Series, 96 pages. - $8.00
How the Plains Indians Lived: by George S. Fichter, illus. by Alexander Farquharson, 1980, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, two very minor tears to DJ, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, nicely illustrated, 121 pages. - $4.00
SOLD!! How the Settlers Lived: by George and Ellen Laycock, illus. by Alexander Farquharson, 1980, HB w/ DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 113 pages. - $3.00
This book describes the living conditions, homes, clothes, and recreation of early Western settlers.
How We Became Americans: by Robert K. Speer, Ray Lussenhop, Lena S. Blanton and Katherine Adams, illus. by Dorothy A. Winslow and Robert Hebberd, 1947, HB, VVG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners of cover, a few minor stains to outer edge of text, pages browning but not brittle, minor one-inch tear to back endpaper, ex-lib, beautiful illustrations, Better Living Series, 376 pages. - $12.00
Hunter’s Stew and Hangtown Fry – What Pioneer America Ate and Why: by Lila Perl, illus. by Richard Cuffari, 1977, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 156 pages. - $3.00
Examines the diet of nineteenth-century pioneers and the culinary innovations brought about by the hard life in the Western territories.
Indians of Early Maryland: by Harold R. Manakee, illustrated, 1959, HB, cover G+, text VVG, boards showing through corners of cover, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 47 pages. - $8.00
The Indians of Northeastern America: by Karna L. Bjorklund, illus. by Lorence, F. Bjorklund, 1969, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 192 pages. - $6.00
In this book you will meet these Indians of the woodlands as they were at the time of the first encounter with white men and follow their rise and decline through the succeeding centuries - how they lived, their probable origin, customs, dwellings and clothing, beliefs, religion, handicrafts, the relationship between red men and white.
SOLD!! In the Land of Ur - The Discovery of Ancient Mesopotamia: by Hans Baumann, translated by Stella Humphries, illustrated, 1969, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, ex-lib, 167 pages. - $4.00
This book describes archaeological finds in Mesopotamia and what they have revealed about the ancient civilizations of that area.
The Kids’ Catalog of Jewish Holidays: by David A. Adler, 1996, PB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 283 pages. - $2.00
A cornucopia of riches, this easy-to-use introduction to each of the Jewish holidays gathers together a rare blend of information, stories, poems, recipes, songs, crafts, puzzles, cartoons, and more!
The Kingfisher Children's Encyclopedia: 2004, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, revised and updated, 500 pages. - $10.00
This newly revised and updated encyclopedia is a colorful and exciting work of reference for children aged eight years and above. Presented in an easy-to-use, alphabetical format, the encyclopedia is comprehensive and authoritative, stylish, and fun to read, Whether using it to help with schoolwork or simply to browse through, children will be drawn to its friendly style, clearly presented information, illuminating photographs, and stunning illustrations.
The Light and the Glory: by Peter Marshall and David Manuel, 1977, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, very minor wear to DJ, personal inscription on front endpaper marked out with black marker, text crisp and clean, 384 pages. - $5.00
Did Columbus believe that God called him west to undiscovered lands? Does American democracy owe its inception to the handful of Pilgrims that settled at Plymouth? If, indeed, there was a specific, divine call upon this nation, is it still valid today? THE LIGHT AND THE GLORY answers these questions, and many, many more. As we look at our nation's history from God’s point of view, we begin to have an idea of how much we owe a very few - and how much is still at stake.
Maryland and Virginia Roundabout: by Agnes Rothery, illus. by George Gray, 1947, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, very minor tears along top and bottom of spine, a few minor stains on cover, a few “dog-eared” pages, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, lovely pen-and-ink illustrations, 203 pages. - $5.00
The history of the states of Maryland and Virginia.
SOLD!! Medieval Days and Ways: by Gertrude Hartman, illustrated, 1965, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, Mylar cover – no DJ, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 332 pages. - $4.00
Medieval Days and Ways gives a vivid and authentic picture of life in the Middle Ages. We see lords and ladies in the halls of the castles, the serfs tilling the fields, the craftsmen at work in their little shops, and the monks in the monasteries making their illuminated books. We see the mummers and the guildsmen giving their plays and the peasants enjoying their May fetes. In many picturesque quotations from contemporary sources the people of the day tell about their life in their own words, and almost every page of the book has its illustration. Taken from old manuscripts and the earliest printed books these pictures show scenes in medieval times as people living then actually saw them.
The Middle Ages: by Fred M. King and Herbert Epperly, 1983, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, a few minor stains on cover, gum? on back cover, Land and People, 128 pages. - $2.00
Modern Medical Discoveries: by Irmengarde Eberle, 1968, HB, VG, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly on a couple corners, a few minor stains on cover, clipping from DJ pasted on inside front cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 215 pages. - $5.00
The medical discoveries of recent years have saved thousands of lives and prevented the spread of diseases that were once great scourges. Penicillin, radioactive tracers, new vaccines, medical machines that take over the work of the kidneys and the heart – the discover of each has been an adventure and a blessings to mankind. Simply and clearly the author tells the dramatic stories of how these drugs and instruments came into use. Penicillin was produced from an all but invisible speck of mold. The development of plasma was a tribute to international unity in science. How research doctors discovered sulfa and the fact that it was being suppressed reads almost like a detective story.
SOLD!! Mummies, Tombs, and Treasures – Secrets of Ancient Egypt: by Lila Perl, illus. with photos and by Erika Weihs, 1987, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners, ex-lib, 120 pages. - $3.00
The text and photographs in this book examine the mummies and tombs of Ancient Egypt.
My Hopes and My Heroes: by Frank B. Stearns “Dad”, illus. by C. L. Smith, 1903, stated first edition, signed by the author, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text beautiful, 228 pages. - $10.00
New Amsterdam Days and Ways - The Dutch Settlers of New York: by Dorothy Niebrugge Hults, illus. by Jane Niebrugge, 1963, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 224 pages. - $8.00
The New Hampshire Colony: by Dennis B. Fradin, 1988, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, clear plastic cover – no DJ, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 143 pages. - $2.00
On the Banks of the Delaware - A View of its History and Folklore: by Beman Lord, illus. by Allan Eitzen, 1971, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 63 pages. - $5.00
Paul Revere’s Ride: by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illus. by Ted Rand, 1990, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have minor creases, ex-lib, 36 pages. - $3.00
A Pictorial History of the American Indian: by Oliver La Farge, illustrated, 1956, HB w/DJ, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, DJ is torn neatly in four pieces (due to wear), spine area of DJ missing, text crisp and clean, 271 pages. - $5.00
SOLD!! Picture Book of Musical Instruments: by Marion Lacey, illus. by Leonard Weisgard, 1942, HB, rebound, VVG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, a few of the illustrations have been traced with blue pen, illustrations still able to be appreciated, nicely illustrated, ex-lib, 55 pages. - $6.00
Pilgrims’ Party – A Really Truly Story: by Sadyebeth and Anson Lowitz , illus. by Anson Lowitz, 1959, HB, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, boards show slightly through corners, several “dog-eared” pages, “discard” written on front cover, ex-lib, 70 pages. - $5.00
Prelude to Civil War - The Nullification Controversy in South Carolina, 1816-1836: by William W. Freehling, 1966, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, writing in pen on front endpaper, minor underlining/highlighting and notes throughout text, 395 pages. - $1.50
The Presidency of George Washington: by Jack D. Warren, Jr., 2000, HB, excellent condition, appears to have never been read, sticker on spine, 112 pages. - $2.00
The Prince of Wales’ Book – A Pictorial Record of the Voyages of H.M.S. “Renown” 1919-1920: author and copyright not stated, HB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, a few minor stains on cover, pages browning but not brittle, approx. 120 pages. - $5.00
The Pueblo: by Charlotte and David Yue, illus. by the author(s), 1986, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 117 pages. - $3.00
Long before the white man came, civilizations flourished in the American Southwest. Elegant stone masonry cities were built high in the walls of sheer cliffs, and adobe villages clustered along rivers and next to mesas and hills. The Pueblo people had learned how to farm the dry land of the region. They made beautiful pottery and baskets in which to serve and store the food they grew. They had mastered their environment and lived in harmony with it.
Questions and Answers about America: by Coulton Waugh, 1972, PB, VG, minor wear to corners of cover, name written on back cover, a few minor pin holes through back cover and several pages, pages browning but not brittle, 46 pages. - $1.00
The Quilt-Block of Pioneer Days with Projects Kids Can Make: by Mary Cobb, illus. by Jan Davey Ellis, 1995, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $8.00
The pioneers who traveled west across the United States made beautiful quilts. They chose patterns based on their daily lives, on special events, and on the natural world around them. In this book, you can find out what dozens of quilt-block designs - from a simple nine-patch block to Martha Washington’s star - tell about America’s early days. Easy paper craft projects will let you make your own quilt blocks without sewing a single stitch.
Settlers and Strangers – Native Americans of the Desert Southwest and History as they saw it: by Betty Baker, 1977, HB w/DJ, VG, moderate wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing through corners and bottom edge, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 88 pages. - $3.00
A history of the Indians who have lived in the American Southwest from the Ice Age to the present day, told from their point of view.
Shoes and Ships and Sealing-Wax: by Ethel Clere Chamberlin, illus. by Janet Laura Scott, 1928, HB, cover G+, slightly moderate wear to corners of cover, boards showing through corners, text VVG, personal inscription written neatly on front endpaper, pages browning slightly but not brittle, 123 pages. - $8.00
Bobby and his sister Sue ask questions of Grandfather who answers them in story form. The children learn all about penguins, thimbles, ships, beavers, sealing wax, lighthouses, and blotters, the printing press, the Erie Canal and many other interesting things; a wonderful way for children to learn.
The Shop on High Street – The Toys and Games of Early America: by John J. Loeper, illus. with photos and old prints, 1978, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, ex-lib, 112 pages. - $4.00
This book describes toys and games available in America during the period from 1760 to 1815.
SOLD!! Signs, Letters, Words – Archaeology Discovers Writing: by W. John Hackwell, 1987, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 65 pages. - $4.00
Perhaps no development has been more vital to civilization than the evolution of the written word, and the story of how writing came to be is as intriguing as the science by which the story has become known: archaeology. In absorbing text and stunning pictures, archaeologist/artist W. John Hackwell traces the history of writing from the pictographs of 3000 B. C. through the spread of the Latin alphabet. Illustrated with exact representations of the artifacts on which early writing appears, this book is as much a look at the art of the ancients as it is a guide to their writing.
Southern Character Sketches: by Betsy Hamilton, 1937, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ in fair condition, DJ has many tears and is missing portions, text is beautiful, 126 pages. - $6.00
Stories of the plantation Negroes of Alabama and the hill people of the South.
The Spanish-American War: by Alden R. Carter, 1992, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, one “dog-eared” page, ex-lib, 64 pages. - $3.00
This book chronicles the sixteen-week war in 1898 between the United States and Spain over the liberation of Cuba, the outcome of which ended the Spanish colonial empire and elevated the United States to a world power.
The Spirit of ’76: by Anne Colver, illus. by David Stone, 1963, PB, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, text crisp and clean, 32 pages. - $1.50
Standard History of Music: by James Francis Cooke, illustrated, 1936, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, slightly moderate wear and a few tears to DJ, pages browning but not brittle, 321 pages. - $6.00
This book successfully fulfills its mission to impart a useful knowledge of music history from the earlier know facts, instruments, and composers to the epoch-making living composers and the present eminence of the art in educational, social, orchestral, band, operatic, radio, and motion picture developments. Includes 43 illustrated story lessons in the development of musical art.
Steamboat up the Colorado: by Alexander L. Crosby, illus. by Lorence Bjorklund, 1965, stated first edition, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 112 pages. - $10.00
In 1857, the War Department sent Lieutenant Ives to explore Colorado. He recorded the excitement and hardships of the expedition in his journal. Here in this book are the stirring adventures of the first explorer of the Colorado River, Lieutenant Joseph C. Ives, as reported in his journal.
SOLD!! The Steam Cars of the Stanley Twins: by Robert B. Jackson, illus. with photos, 1969, HB, rebound, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few pages have minor stains, ex-lib, 59 pages. - $10.00
St. Patrick's Day: by Joyce K. Kessel, illus. by Cathy Gilchrist, 1982, HB, VVG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, text crisp and clean, On My Own Book, ex-lib, 55 pages. - $3.00
Strange Monsters and Great Searches: by George Laycock, 1973, HB w/DJ, rebound, VVG, minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, a few "dog-eared" pages, ex-lib, 119 pages. - $5.00
The curiosity of man, coupled with his imagination and often his superstition, has led him on unending searches for many kinds of strange creatures. There is still much mystery surrounding the famous Loch Ness monster, although in 1968 researchers using electronic locators found evidence for his existence. A coelacanth, found in 1938 off the southern coast of Africa, is believed to have been a survivor of an “extinct” creature that was a link between land and sea animals. The stories of these and numerous other monsters and of the amazing searches and discoveries involving them are related here by George Laycock. Through these tales of adventure runs the promise that, even in this modern world, there are unsolved mysteries surrounding these strange animals.
SOLD!! Submarines and Ships: by Richard Humble, illustrated, 1995, HB w/ DJ, VVG, very minor wear to edges and corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, See Through History Series, 48 pages. - $3.00
Discover the history of submarines and ships, and turn over four see-through pages to look inside: A Roman merchant ship, a Chinese junk, the earliest submarines, and France’s luxury passenger liner, the Normandie.
Talking Hands - How to Use Indian Sign Language: by Aline Amon, illus. by the author, 1968, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing slightly through corners, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 80 pages. - $6.00
Above title - second copy: 1968, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 80 pages. - $5.00
SOLD!! Tall Ships of the World – An Illustrated Encyclopedia: by C. Keith Wilbur, illustrated, 1986, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few minor creases on cover, text crisp and clean, beautiful illustrations, 87 pages. - $2.00
Tankers – Giants of the Sea: by Charles Coombs, illus. with photos, 1979, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, a few “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 127 pages. - $5.00
In recent years, enormous ships have begun to cross the seas, carrying hundreds of thousands of tons of oil needed to meet current energy demands. These ships are the great tankers, the largest moving objects ever built. Now a writer adept at bringing color into technical subjects explains the construction and operation of these important carriers.
The Timetables of History – A Horizontal Linkage of People and Events: by Bernard Grun, 1991, PB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, text crisp and clean, 724 pages. - $4.00
The world-famous reference that tells who did what when from 4500 B.C. to the present day – now updated for the 1990’s. A horizontal linkage of people and events.
Treasury of American Indian Tales: by Theodore Whitson Ressler, 1957, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of DJ, appears to have never been read, 310 pages. - $6.00
True-to-life, exciting, colorful short stories for boys and girls that tell of Indian adventure, hunting, customs, heroism and character… to be read at home or beside the campfire.
The Victorians: by Jennifer Ruby, illustrated, 1987, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, book has Mylar cover - no DJ, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, Costume in Context series, nicely illustrated, 64 pages. - $3.00
An exciting introduction to the history of costume for children of all ages. This book contains more than 100 detailed drawings, in both black and white and color, and a concise supporting text, will provide a constant source of inspiration for essays and project work. Built up around fictitious families, this book traces the major fashion developments of the period and compares the clothing and lifestyle of the wealthy with those of people who cannot afford to dress fashionably.
The War Nobody Won – 1812: by Robert Leckie, 1974, HB w/DJ, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, DJ has Mylar cover, several “dog-eared” pages, ex-lib, 160 pages. - $10.00
The War of 1812 was one of the strangest struggles in American history. In the years following the Revolution few Europeans expected the weak, young United Stated to survive as a nation. Great Britain and France bullied American frontiersmen and sailors on land and sea. The War Hawks, mostly Southern and Western Congressmen, clamored for battle with the British while most people in the Northeast opposed it. Thus a divided people and a weak government were swept into a war for which Americans were totally unprepared.
The War with Mexico: by Irving Werstein, 1965, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, one page has very minor pen mark - text still completely readable, ex-lib, 175 pages. - $7.00
Who Really Invented the Airplane?: by David C. Cooke, 1964, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, a few small pieces of tape on cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 127 pages. - $4.00
Long before the Wright brothers’ plane was airborne at Kitty Hawk, other aircraft were flown. Certainly men designed flying machines before Wilbur and Orville Wright were born. Some successfully demonstrated models, including craft powered by steam. If, as Captain Ferdinand Ferber stated, “to design a flying machine is nothing; to build one is nothing much; to try it in the air is everything.” Then who really invented the airplane?
World at War - The Holocaust: by R. Conrad Stein, illus. with photos, 1986, HB, VVG, very minor wear to corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through a few corners, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 48 pages. - $5.00
Yiddish Stories Old and New: edited by Irving Howe and Eliezer Greenberg, 1974, HB w/DJ, VG, minor wear to edges and corners of cover, boards showing very slightly through corners, DJ has Mylar cover, text crisp and clean, ex-lib, 128 pages. - $5.00
For Jews in eastern Europe during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, life was dangerous and difficult. Yet in spite of endless adversities, these people built up a rich culture full of spiritual meaning and beauty. Yiddish was the language they spoke.